(Senior) Designer Integrated Photonics (m/f/x)
(Senior) Designer Integrated Photonics (m/f/x)
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Job Description
Are you passionate about driving integrated photonic technologies into innovative products Then leverage your experience to help us unlock the immense business potential of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) a market that is growing rapidly due to the demand for AI faster communication and novel types of sensors. ZEISS has started a major strategic initiative to establish an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic and agile startup environment. The corporatebacked startup will benefit from ZEISSs ecosystem and its expertise in the field of photonics.
You will play a key role in the design simulation and characterization of photonic components and systems. In this exciting opportunity you will design stateoftheart photonic integrated circuits and contribute to the realization of complex photonic systems.
Your Role
Design and simulate integrated photonic components such as waveguides modulators detectors and passive/active optical elements.
Develop and optimize photonic integrated circuits using commercial software tools such as Ansys Lumerical and Synopsys.
Collaborate with process engineers to define fabrication requirements for photonic devices and ensure seamless integration into production workflows.
Work closely with optical packaging teams to ensure proper alignment and performance of optical components.
Analyze experimental data and collaborate on the characterization and testing of fabricated devices.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in photonic technologies simulation materials and fabrication techniques.
Participate in technical discussions and provide guidance on the design testing and optimization of photonic devices.
Collaborate on the documentation of design processes including preparing technical reports and design reviews.
Your Profile
A masters degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Optical Engineering Photonics or a related field
3 years industrial experience in integrated photonics design with a particular emphasis on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and optical systems
Handson experience with photonic design software such as Ansys Lumerical or Synopsys is essential. Familiarity with physical simulation tools like COMSOL is a plus
A deep understanding of photonic principles including waveguides interferometers modulators and detectors
Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and materials including silicon photonics IIIV semiconductors or other photonic platforms
Knowledge of optoelectronic integration and hybrid optical systems is highly valued
Familiarity with layout tools (such as KLayout) and experience in tapeout processes
Experience with the packaging and testing of photonic devices
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Very good written and spoken German and English skills
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Katharina DandorferEmployment Type
Full-Time
