Head of PIC Characterisation (100%), Zürich, Switzerland

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Position Summary

As the Head of PIC Characterisation, you will lead and manage the Characterisation Group, define testing strategies, and oversee complex metrology processes. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing testing protocols, ensuring our photonic components’ highest quality and performance. Your role involves hands-on testing, teaching and mentoring the team and fostering a collaborative environment. This position requires close collaboration with our multidisciplinary teams, including design, modelling, process development, and integration, to bring groundbreaking photonic solutions from concept to market.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor the photonic characterisation team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Testing Strategy: Define and implement comprehensive testing strategies for various passive, electro-optic, nonlinear, and active PIC components, especially for wafer-level testing of large sets of components.

Hands-On Testing: Conduct complex testing processes, including building and maintaining optical and RF experimental apparatus and setting up automation algorithms for automatic measurements in probe stations.

Data Analysis: Develop and incorporate machine learning algorithms to analyse large statistical measurement data and extract physical Process Design Kits (PDK) models.

Lab Management: Maintain the experimental lab up-to-date, including procuring new equipment and maintaining high safety and efficiency standards.

PDK Development: Collaborate closely with the design and fabrication teams to ensure the PDK’s alignment with fabrication capabilities and design requirements.

Training and Support: Provide technical support and training to the characterisation team and other departments, ensuring effective utilisation of the PDK in photonic circuit designs.

Industry Engagement: Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in PIC technology and design methodologies. Participate in and contribute to international, national, and public-funded projects.

Collaborative Projects: Participate in and contribute to international, national, and public-funded projects (e.g., HorizonEurope), including at the technical level, in grant writing and reporting.