Your Role

• Acquire and maintain holistic domain knowledge of current and emerging photonic technologies used in integrated circuits, including system aspects, photonic devices, manufacturing and inspection technologies.

• Develop breakthrough concepts and architect innovative equipment solutions for enabling photonic integration in semiconductor manufacturing.

• Steering of pre-development initiatives e.g. in the field of optical I/O, co-packaged optics, waveguides optical interposers.

• Utilize diverse information sources, including industry collaborations, internal research teams and academic institutions to stay at the forefront of photonic advancements.

• Conceptualize and architect innovative equipment solutions that support photonic integration into semiconductor manufacturing.

• Provide technical leadership to a growing team of experts, guiding them in early-stage development and feasibility studies.

• Collaborate closely with customers, research institutions, and internal and cross-business-unit R&D departments to align development with industry needs.

• Contribute to the long-term strategic vision of the company by defining photonics-related opportunities and make a lasting impact on our company’s strategic direction.

Your Profile

• A graduate degree in photonics, optical or electrical engineering, physics or a closely related field.

• Important: Preferably over 5 years of experience in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, with a focus on integrated photonics or co-packaged optics, or demonstrated exposure to these technologies.

• Important: Extensive professional network in the photonics and semiconductor industry, including research institutions and chip manufacturers.

• Important: Deep technical expertise in photonic technologies for semiconductor applications such as co-packaged optics, optical interconnects and waveguides.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate application knowledge and cutting-edge research into practical equipment solutions.

• Ability to lead interdisciplinary technical teams and drive innovation from concept to prototype.

• Passion for exploring new technological frontiers and shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing by integrated photonic structures.

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