At LIGENTEC, we aren’t just following the roadmap of the Industrial Revolution 4.0; we are writing it. Based in the vibrant EPFL Innovation Park, we specialize in ultra-low loss Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) that power the world’s most advanced Quantum, LiDAR, and Space technologies.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for a: Fabrication Engineer
Tasks
About the Job
We are entering a breakthrough phase in high-speed modulation. By integrating electro-optic materials like thin-film lithium niobate onto our SiN platform, we’ve achieved record-breaking results. As our new Fabrication Engineer, you will be the bridge between R&D innovation and production-ready reality. You will:
Execute prototype and small-scale fabrication runs for photonic integrated circuits in all technical areas (lithography, thin film, etching, characterization and back-end)
Document quality errors and plan the corrective actions.
Contribute to process improvement projects to improve yield and reduce defects of released processes and processes in development.
Contribute to new equipment/process validation
Responsible for the statistical process control (SPC) data collection.
Contribute to SOPs maintenance and creation
Interact with equipment engineers at CMI for smooth fabrication of the runs Support the training and knowledge transfer to new team members
Requirements
What You Know
You are a specialist who thrives in the microscopic world, blending a deep understanding of physics with the precision of semiconductor manufacturing.
Education: A technical degree (MSc or PhD) in Electrical, Physical, or Nano Engineering.
Clean Room Mastery: Few years of hands-on experience with Lithography, Dry Etching, PVD, or CVD.
Bonding Expertise: Big plus if proven experience in wafer or die bonding technologies.
Maturity Mindset: Experience in increasing process maturity