2 R&D Process Engineers – Photonic Integrated Circuit Technology

4 weken geleden


Eindhoven, Nederland Eindhoven University of Technology Voltijd

Job Description

The integrated photonics field
Photonics is widely regarded as the key enabling technology of the 21st century and its application and use in many scientific and industrial fields is 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 and sensing and have the potential to be disruptive to the whole society. As the field matures, improving the performance and functionality of devices has a direct impact to broaden the application areas of PICs.

The positions

We are currently in the consolidation phase of our unique 4” InP pilot line for manufacturing of InP photonic integrated circuits with cassette loading automation and wafer-level metrology capabilities. One of our recent key upgrades is a fully automated 4” MOCVD reactor for InP which has been installed in cooperation with AIXTRON GmbH. This state of the art tool enables unprecedented control of layer thicknesses, doping levels, material composition and contamination control. Other highlights include industry-grade plasma tools with in-situ metrology for precise patterning, a diversity of lithography tools (incl. DUV ASML scanner, direct laser writing, optical and e-beam). Alongside many other state-of-the-art tools, we are consolidating a best-in-class pilot line infrastructure, which will be the cornerstone for the development of InP photonics technology of the coming decade.

You will engage with researchers of the Photonic Integration (PhI) research group and the Photonic Integration Technology Center (PITC) to support research and development activities in European projects and in collaboration with industry partners of the PhotonDelta ecosystem. The positions are for 2-years initially and possibilities for extension will be considered.

Position 1: Process Engineer Epitaxy

In this position you will collaborate closely with researchers of the PhI group to investigate layerstacks that are suitable for novel devices and circuits. In the beginning, the challenges will include the investigation of highly controlled doping profiles for optimization of waveguide propagation loss, as well as the study of selective-area dopant diffusion and the integration of multiple layerstacks on the same wafer through butt-joints, e.g. for active-passive integration. Further challenges will include custom layerstacks for devices (lasers, modulators and others). You will also be responsible for wafer metrology (incl. photoluminescence and XRD). You will collaborate closely with a senior epitaxy engineer. This position is covered by the EU-funded project INPHOMIR to perform research on PICs suitable for space applications.

Position 2: Process Engineer PIC Fabrication

In this position, you will engage in the fabrication of photonic integrated circuits in general (excluding epitaxy) by using several patterning techniques. Your activities will include both process-focused developments for improving PIC manufacturing, as well as execution of complete fabrication flows of integrated photonic circuits for particular applications proposed by researchers. You will be responsible for running full PIC fabrication, including lithography techniques, deposition and etching of materials via plasma processes, metallization and others. This position is covered by the National Growth Fund PhotonDelta program aim at the industrialization of integrated photonics.

Job requirements

We are looking for candidates with studies on microelectronics, physics/photonics or microfabrication technology with a background in semiconductors We are flexible to interview candidates with any degree level (Bachelor/Master/PhD), as long as the candidate has a relevant profile Affinity with practical work in cleanroom The candidate should have strong affinity with hands-on experimental work Ability to work in team and in an international environment Skills in programming is an advantage (especially for Position 2) Knowledge of semiconductor materials is mandatory in Position 1 and desirable in Position 2. Experience with cleanroom fabrication is desirable

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:

Full-time employment for two years initially and possibilities for extension will be considered. Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%. High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process. An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities. An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs. A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

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