We are looking for a Principal / Senior Silicon Photonics Process Engineer to lead process integration, NPI execution, and foundry collaboration for advanced silicon photonics platforms.
Based in Asia, you will serve as the primary technical interface with external foundry partners in Asia and internal design teams in the U.S., owning process development, yield optimization, manufacturability, and program delivery.
This is a fab-facing integration + program leadership role (not a design role).
ResponsibilitiesFoundry Interface & Process Integration
- Act as on-site technical lead for silicon photonics at the foundry
- Drive process integration across FEOL, BEOL, device, and module layers
- Define and manage process development plans and technology roadmaps
- Align design requirements with foundry capabilities
NPI, Yield & Manufacturing Execution
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from tape-out through qualification (PRQ) and ramp
- Own yield learning, failure analysis, and process convergence
- Ensure manufacturability targets (yield, cost, cycle time, reliability)
- Manage wafer lots, tracking schedule, risk, and quality
Program & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Act as primary fab contact for product integration
- Interface with design (IPS), process, test, Q&R, planning, OSAT, and business units
- Support customer-facing technical discussions (PL/BU engagement)
- Lead technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing
Process Development & DFM
- Define:
- Process flows, integration schemes
- Design rules and DFM guidelines
- Process capability documentation
- Run DOE, SPC, and advanced data analytics to improve process performance
You have:
- MSc or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
- 5–10+ years experience in:
- Silicon photonics / semiconductor process integration
- Foundry engagement and tape-out execution
- Strong experience in:
- Yield optimization, DOE, SPC
- Product lifecycle: NPI → qualification → ramp
- Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills
- Experience in coherent optics or datacenter interconnects
- Proven track record in technology transfer & high-volume manufacturing
- Familiarity with:
- Cadence Virtuoso, OptoCompiler
- Python, JMP, SQL for data analysis
- Experience with customer-facing program delivery
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