Senior Photonic Back-end Process Engineer (2418-BE)

LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, near EPFL, close to the shore of Lake Geneva.

We are developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to world-leading performance with our customers for applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space, Biosensors and more.

To support our growth, we are looking for a :

Senior Photonic Back-end Process Engineer

Integrated Photonics

Tasks

Defining, setting up, and managing the cost optimized processes and infrastructure for our photonic integrated circuit back-end prototyping and production.

This role involves hands-on execution of processes, transitioning to overseeing and training operators, and ensuring the highest standards of quality.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Define and establish backend processes including optical inspection, PCM characterization, and pick-and-place operations.
• Set up and maintain the necessary infrastructure and equipment for production.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support RnD and pilot deliveries by executing backend processes, including visual inspection, optical testing of process control monitoring (PCM) cells, sorting and pick-and-place into carriers and train operators with further growth.
• Perform data analysis and create a yield reporting and feed back to the front end processing team and contribute to root cause analysis investigations.
• Ensure product conformity, execute or escalate dispatch decisions, create quality reports and Certificates of Conformity for the customer
• Responsible for inventory system and related improvements
• Improve and automate the back-end processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous process improvement and innovation

Requirements

• University of applied science degree in mechanical, electrical, micro-nano technology.
• Min of 5 years industrial working experience in quality assurance, testing or production engineering.
• Experience of work in the cleanroom environment and micro fabrication techniques is a plus.
• Understanding of defect analysis in semiconductors is a plus.
• Knowledge of python for statistical data analysis.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
• Open minded, critical, and innovative.
• Ability to work independently and with remote teams.
• Working proficiency in Englis h.

Benefits

• Ability to work independently and with remote teams.
• Working proficiency in English.

We look forward to receiving your full application, including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills) and 3) grade or work certificates.

Non-complete applications may not be considered.

LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris.

We specialize in the design & manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors.

LIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.