Introduction

In this role you become part of the Test, Measurement and Reliability team. A diverse and challenging role in which you implement test & characterization procedures, secure a happy customer by accurate feedback on quality and first trails and take the lead in all related problem solving and characterization requests.

SMART Photonics is a leading provider of InP (Indium Phosphide) foundry services, specializing in the fabrication of next generation photonic chips (PIC’s). With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we are at the forefront of technological advancements in the field.

Role and Responsibilities

• Electrical and Optical characterization of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) at device and die level
• Design and implement test & characterization procedures for new PIC building blocks
• Interpret and develop agile test plans for faster feedback on customer and quality return characterization requests
• Contribute as a characterization lead into 8D problem solving and Tiger teams and provide device and characterization expertise
• Organise and analyse data to find patterns which indicate improvement to our designs and processes
• Implement control and automation routines (python or other S/W packages) in the characterization tools as applicable
• Collect the input you need from all stake holders in our PIC development, commercial and quality
• Provide expert assessment of characterization data and analysis to internal customers (RD, commercial and quality teams
• Technical management of own projects, lead project teams and coach / guide less senior colleagues.

Skills Required

• PhD in Optics, Photonics, Applied Physics or Materials science.
• AFTER PhD a Minimum of 3+ years of Experience in device / die-level characterization in a photonics lab / fab environment.
• Strong photonics device background preferably in photonic integrated circuits
• Experienced for 5+ years in test hardware (SMUs, OSA, optical fiber) and software (Python or LabView)
• Experience Integration/calibration of hardware and software models into a laboratory environment.
• Technical management of a laboratory setup, including support for customer trials
• A Team player who easily communications on different levels.
• Eagerness: The ownership and Teamwork Spirit to make Global InP leadership happen.

SMART Photonics offer and Culture:

• Our company is in Eindhoven the Netherlands. We have a team of + 200 colleagues, from a diverse culture and world-wide background. We value our people and are offering support and guidance in personal growth, career development and work-life balance.
• We invest in an open and warm culture, personal development, and professional growth. Our compensations and benefits are in line with this and will be openly discussed in a first conversation.
• The 9 core values of SMART Photonics are: Customer obsession, Bias for Action, Teamwork Spirit, Passion to Innovate, Trust in each Other, Work SMART, Eye for quality, Ownership, and continuous improvement.