Senior Silicon Photonics Test Development Engineer

ph3Senior Silicon Photonics Test Development Engineer /h3 h3What you will do /h3 pbTest Development Technical Leadership /b /p ul liOwn the development of advanced test methodologies for silicon photonic devices, PICs, and heterogeneous electrooptic components—from concept to full deployment. /li liDefine and architect test flows forwaferlevel,dielevel, andpackagelevelcharacterization. /li liDesign, commission, andoptimizecomplex test setups integrating RF, optical, and automated instrumentation. /li liDevelop/lead thePythonbasedmeasurement frameworks and automation tools to increase throughput, reliability, and data quality. /li liIntroduce new measurement techniques (e.g., broadband EOSparameters,highspeedmodulation tests, optical link characterization) as required by emerging technology needs. /li liReview andvalidatetest strategies with internal design, device, and process teams. /li liPlan and prioritize test development activities across multiple PIC technology platforms and RD projects. /li liDrive standardization of test procedures, calibration flows, and documentation across the photonics test environment. /li liMonitor test quality, reliability, and reproducibility, ensuring compliance with internal performance targets. /li liWork closely with design, devicemodelling, integration, packaging, and reliability teams to translate test insights into device and process improvements. /li liCommunicate complex test results and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders. /li liDevelop robustdataprocessingpipelines forhighvolumetest data. /li liAnalyseelectrooptic, RF, and optical test results toidentifytrends, anomalies, and improvement paths. /li liSummarize findings in clear technical reports and presentations. /li /ul h3What we do for you /h3 pWe 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. /p pWe 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. /p pWe 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. /p h3Who you are /h3 ul liPhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or related fieldormaster’sdegree with relevant experience in silicon photonics orhighfrequencytest development. /li liStrongexpertisein RF and electrooptic characterization, includingSparametermeasurements,highspeedmodulation tests, andwaferlevelprobing. /li liDeep understanding of silicon photonics, PIC architectures, and opticalcomponentbehaviour. /li liProven experience in developing automated test setups and measurement frameworks.
Strong Python skills for data analysis and instrumentcontrol;experience with LabVIEW is a plus. /li liDemonstrated ability to lead technical projects, plan activities, and coordinate across teams. /li liStructuredproblemsolverwith strong analytical skills and attention to detail. /li /ul pIMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes. /p /p