Silicon Photonics Process Engineer - From R&D to Production

Prosum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosum in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Silicon Photonics Process Development Engineer to lead development of semiconductor process modules for next-generation silicon photonics technologies. You will drive from concept through prototype builds and initial production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, fabrication partners, and suppliers to deliver production-ready solutions.

The candidate will combine a strong background in semiconductor process development, silicon photonics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics or closely related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of semiconductor process development experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication, process integration, and manufacturing technologies.
• Hands-on development of silicon photonics technologies and process qualification.
• Experience with reliability testing, yield improvement, and test structure development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize semiconductor process modules for silicon photonics technologies.
• Drive process development activities from prototype through production qualification and release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing teams to implement new process technologies.
• Develop advanced packaging, 3D heterogeneous integration (3D-HI), and electro-optical process solutions.
• Perform process qualification, technology characterization, reliability testing, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Design and evaluate test structures and mask layouts to support R&D and product qualification.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools to support process optimization and technology development.
• Support foundry process development and manufacturing readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to evaluate new technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide technical support during process transfers, manufacturing ramp-up, and production readiness activities.

Skills

Semiconductor process development

Project management

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Prosum in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Silicon Photonics Process Development Engineer to lead development of semiconductor process modules for next-generation silicon photonics technologies. You will drive from concept through prototype builds and initial production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, fabrication partners, and suppliers to deliver production-ready solutions.

The candidate will combine a strong background in semiconductor process development, silicon photonics, and