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R&D Engineer Heterogeneous Lithium Niobate on Silicon Photonics

R&D Engineer Heterogeneous Lithium Niobate on Silicon Photonics

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Ghent, Belgium

Freelance

13-03-2025

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What you will do

We are seeking a highly motivated Heterogeneous Lithium Niobate on Silicon Photonics R&D engineer to join the Silicon Photonics team at imec. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing processes to integrate lithium niobate onto silicon photonic wafers. You will work in a cutting-edge research environment, collaborating closely with scientists, engineers, and industry partners to push the boundaries of integrated photonics.

Your Main Responsibilities Include

Develop and optimize wafer-scale integration processes for lithium niobate on silicon photonics platforms.
Work with various deposition, bonding, and etching techniques to achieve high-quality lithium niobate layers.
Characterize material and device performance using advanced metrology and analytical techniques.
Collaborate with process engineers, device designers, and integration teams to ensure seamless integration of lithium niobate.
Address process-related challenges and propose innovative solutions to enhance the performance and manufacturability of lithium niobate-on-silicon based photonic devices.
Maintain documentation of process developments, experimental results, and integration guidelines.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at the INTEC associated labs with location Ghent, Belgium (fixed-term contract). 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.

We 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.

We 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.

Who You Are

PhD or Master's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with semiconductor processing techniques.
Familiarity with lithium niobate and silicon photonics technology is a strong plus.
Experience in cleanroom processing and semiconductor fabrication is desirable.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative research environment.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

We seek a candidate who thrives in a dynamic work environment, showcasing an adaptability to diverse projects or research topics. You’ll be a key team player, ready to support colleagues and tackle impactful projects within the timelines of our trusted global partners.

IMEC 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.

About the Company

At imec, we shape the future by enabling nano- and digital technology innovation that enhances quality of life—together with partners from the industry, government, and academia. Our R&D is built on three core pillars: - a unique 2.5-billion-euro 300mm semiconductor pilot line - over 6,000 colleagues from around the world - an ecosystem of 600+ world-leading industry partners and a global academic network Since 1984, imec quickly made its name as the leading research hub for advanced CMOS scaling and continues to set the c... Know more

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