Silicon Photonics Integration Talent pool

ppbSilicon Photonics Integration Opportunities at imec /b /ppImec stands at the forefront of integrated silicon photonics technology, driving breakthroughs in optical communications for telecom, datacom, AI computing, biomedical, and sensing applications. By leveraging advanced CMOS processes, we deliver highly specialized, low-volume niche devices that enable innovation across diverse fields. /ppWe are happy to announce multiple openings for Integration Engineers at bvarious seniority levels, from junior RD engineers to expert-level Principal Member of Technical Staff /b, within two dynamic imec departments: bConnectivity Pathfinding (COP) /b and bProduct Industrialization and Test (PID) /b. These teams lead cutting‑edge RD and platform activities, including low‑volume manufacturing and exploratory pathfinding for next‑generation applications. /ppWhether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to make an impact as an individual contributor and help shape the future of silicon photonics. /ph3What you will do /h3ulliDevelop and implement innovative integration flows that extend the functionality of the silicon photonics platform. /liliFor the expert‑level roles, act as a technical guide for integration strategy, steering projects from concept to demonstrator and ensuring alignment with imec’s roadmap and customer requirements. /liliCoordinate and streamline project execution by collaborating with colleagues in device design, characterization, process development, metrology, and defectivity teams. /liliDefine and drive design-of-experiments to enable technology development. /liliFollow up on the processing of test material and device demonstrator lots, collect and analyse performance data, and report results to internal and external stakeholders, and the scientific community through publications and presentations. /liliRepresent imec in discussions with global semiconductor players, benchmarking solutions against the state of the art. /liliGuide program managers, directors, and customers from a technical perspective to provide cost‑effective, timely, and efficient development scenarios. /liliStay up to date with scientific developments and share knowledge through presentations, publications, and conferences. /li /ulh3What we do for you /h3pWe offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion, and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow. /ppWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, our corporate university, we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. /ppWe are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. /ph3Who you are /h3ulliYou hold a Master’s or PhD in science or engineering, preferably with a focus on semiconductor process technology and materials characterization. /liliExperience in semiconductor processing or integration is essential; familiarity with silicon photonics and device engineering is a strong advantage. /liliFor expert‑level roles, 7+ years of experience in semiconductor processing or integration is expected. You can interpret in‑line, electrical, and optical test data and relate it to wafer fabrication processes. /liliSkills in Design of Experiments, statistical analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making are highly valued. /liliYou are an enthusiastic team player with strong organizational and project management capabilities, able to complete tasks independently and on time. /liliExcellent communication skills in English are required. /liliPositions are based in Leuven, Belgium. You either live in Belgium or are willing to relocate (relocation support is provided). /li /ul /p