Senior R&D Engineer – Photonic Materials

Belgium - Eastern Flanders
On-Site
Permanent
Senior R&D Engineer – Photonic Materials
Belgium - Onsite
Highly competitive salary (DOE)

Are you passionate about cutting-edge photonic materials and their role in next-generation Silicon Photonics? We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to drive materials innovation and optimize fabrication processes for advanced photonic devices. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of materials science, photonics, and semiconductor technology, collaborating with world-class teams to develop high-performance photonic components.

Why Join Our Client?
Work on pioneering photonic materials and devices with real-world impact.
Collaborate with leading experts in design, fabrication, and process engineering.
Play a key role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for next-gen applications.
Enjoy a highly competitive salary and excellent career growth opportunities.

Your Role:
Innovate & Optimize: Lead the development of new material systems and refine fabrication processes for advanced Silicon Photonics components.
Enhance Manufacturing: Work closely with design and process engineering teams to ensure high yield and reproducibility of photonic devices.
Analyze & Characterize: Conduct experiments to assess optical and electrical properties—including electro-optic coefficients, modulation bandwidth, and responsivity of Ge APDs.
Collaborate Across Teams: Integrate Silicon Photonics components into larger systems and evaluate their real-world performance.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up with the latest advancements in materials science and manufacturing technologies to drive continuous innovation.

What You Bring:
Ph.D. or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or a related field.
Expertise in one or more advanced photonic materials, such as:
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3), Barium Titanate (BaTiO3), PZT, Silicon Germanium (SiGe), III-V semiconductors, organic materials.
Alternatively, strong process knowledge of Ge APDs, integrated SiGe photodetectors, integrated PD/APD electro-optic modulators, or multi-wavelength sources.
Basic knowledge of Silicon Photonics device concepts is a plus.

Ready to Drive Photonics Innovation? Get in touch with Christina McGuire to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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