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Your role
Are you passionate about driving integrated photonic technologies into innovative products? Then, leverage your experience to help us unlock the immense business potential of photonic integrated circuits (PIC). ZEISS has started a major strategic initiative to establish an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic and agile startup environment. The corporate-backed startup will benefit from ZEISS’s ecosystem and its expertise in the field of photonics. You will play a key role in testing and characterizing photonic components and systems. In this exciting opportunity, you will contribute with your work to realize state-of-the-art photonic integrated systems and contribute to their optimization.
Lab Setup and Maintenance
Conceptualize test setups and test procedures according to the requirements provided by the chip design and the target application.
Maintain and manage laboratory equipment, including optical test setups, lasers, fiber alignment systems, and photonic packaging tools
Ensure the calibration and functionality of test equipment while maintaining a safe and organized lab environment
Testing and Measurement
Conduct optical and electrical testing of photonic devices, including waveguides, modulators, lasers, detectors, and integrated circuits.
Perform measurements of critical parameters such as insertion loss, reflection, transmission, and phase shift in photonic devices
Analyze optical signal performance using tools such as Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), and Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
Data Analysis and Reporting
Collect, analyze, and interpret data from experimental setups to ensure device performance meets the required specifications
Document testing procedures and results, providing detailed reports and feedback to the R&D team
Process Development: o Support the development of fabrication processes for integrated photonic devices
Work closely with the design and fabrication teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize photonic device performance
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineers, process engineers, and researchers
Participate in team meetings, offering technical insights to drive project success
Stay updated on the latest advancements in photonic technologies, measurement, and fabrication techniques
Your profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field
Specialized coursework or experience in integrated photonics, optical communication, or optoelectronics
2+ years experience in a photonics or optoelectronics industry in failure and root cause analysis
Experience with testing and characterizing photonic components, including lasers, modulators, waveguides, and photodetectors
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and photonic device fabrication is a plus
Proficiency with optical setup alignment and optical measurement tools such as OSAs, optical power meters, and interferometers
Familiarity with CAD tools for photonic design (e.g., Ansys, COMSOL, or Synopsys) is a plus
Experience with optical fiber alignment systems and automated testing setups
Proficient in data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW).
Deep problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in German and English
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Friederike Kirklar-Harms
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