Electronic-Photonic Test Engineer

Introduction

Photonics is widely regarded as the key enabling technology of the 21st century. Its applications and use in many scientific and industrial fields are accelerated through Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), which combine many optical components into a miniaturized chip format. Similar to electronic ICs, PICs are revolutionizing areas such as healthcare, communication, sensing, and have the potential to be disruptive to the whole society. We at TU/e are at the center of photonics, working across material science, device integration technologies, and systems and applications. The TU/e, together with TNO, University of Twente, and PhotonDelta created a Photonic Integration Technology Center (PITC). The PITC works in tight collaboration with industry, providing optimum development R&D pathways, maximizing the output, and enabling accelerated industrial adoption of photonic technologies.

Job Description

The Photonic Pilot line

The PIXEurope pilot line, as a part of the EU Chips Act aims to develop and accelerate industrial adoption of photonic technologies. This initiative, executed by a pan-European network of some of the strongest research and technology organizations, will result in significant market disruption, enable the launch of new and affordable products powered by photonics. Including optical engines for energy efficient AI data centers, high-speed communication devices for future optical networks, biosensors for point-of-care patient monitoring, compact medical devices such as minimally invasive surgical and imaging systems. sensors for rapid and precise food safety and quality monitoring and in-line process control; miniaturized energy-efficient sensors for mobile networks, the Internet-of-Things and autonomous vehicles; high-speed quantum computing devices and augmented and virtual reality systems. Key to the successful deployment of photonic solutions for these application areas is the development of scalable, high throughput test and reliability processes and systems. You will be engaged in applied research and electronic-photonic test development activities in the course of PITC Metrology program, and working with the PIXEurope European consortium consisting of industry and research institutes in the field of integrated photonics. 

Responsibilities

• Define optical and electrical test specifications
• Define design specifications for wafer-level optical and electrical tests
• Characterize and validate the performance of test solutions using validation demonstrators.
• Collect all tests design and process parameters to develop packaging process design kit (PDK)
• Prepare electronic-photonic tests protocols for next generation manufacturing of photonic integrated circuits
• Develop, maintain and extend test data management systems
• Operate and maintain electronic-photonic test systems
• Contribute to the development of standards for photonics
• Contribute with Principal Investigators to ongoing projects and proposal submission
• Work in the cleanroom based laboratories, in adherence to the protocols.
• Create and maintain test laboratory protocols
• Analyze, present, and report on the outcomes and progress internally and to the consortium partners

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied physics, electrical engineering, or in an equivalent field with a strong background in photonics, programming and process automation.
• Experience in semiconductor measurements and manufacturing, reliability of semiconductor devices, and photonic laboratory would be of an advantage.
• Due to the nature of the work the position is on-site
• Ability to work in semiconductor cleanroom-conditions.
• Due to the collaborations with partners in this position, a valid Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag, VOG) is required to start at this position. For more information see: https://www.justis.nl/en/products/certificate-of-conduct.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 3,546 max. € 5,538 gross per month).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

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About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Within the Photonic Integration group, you will find yourself within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of experts including electro-optical communication, photonic integration, software engineers, signal processing and process engineers that all have the aim of making photonic integrated circuits a mainstream technology. We believe in a flat hierarchy with focus on a getting-things-done attitude and practicality.

Working as a part of the PITC team (www.pitc.nl), you will be interacting with experts from all founding institutions, engaged in a range of technology and application oriented research programs. The applied relevance of the research and engineering work gives it an excellent exposure to the industrial partners.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager dr. Sylwester Latkowski, Institute for Photonic Integration at TU/e. [email protected]. 

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Kevin Caris, HR Advisor, [email protected].

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#EUfunded This is an EU funded project, named PIXEurope, with project number RT203295-18, within program HE.

Application

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