Silicon Photonics Qualification Engineer

Are you ready to plan & execute the reliability assessment of the Silicon Photonics? 

The assignment

You will be primarily responsible for carefully planning and executing the reliability assessment of Silicon Photonics components and systems, including optical devices and interconnects. As a secondary responsibility, you will support reliability activities for other programs and researchers within the lab when the workload from Silicon Photonics projects is lower. The role involves managing multiple parallel projects and delivering results according to deadlines.

Your responsibilities involve:

• Plan and schedule reliability tests for Silicon Photonics projects, in particular EM and HTOL tests.
• Execute reliability experiments according to defined protocols and project timelines.
• Collect, organize, and perform initial analysis of test data.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines while managing multiple parallel reliability projects.
• Support reliability activities for other programs and researchers during periods of lower Silicon Photonics workload.
  
  

Required knowledge and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python and/or LabVIEW for data processing and hardware control.
• Hands-on experience and eagerness to work in laboratory measurement setups.
• Ability to work independently and translate project requests into practical experimental execution.
• Strong team player with good networking and communication skills to collaborate in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Excellent command of English, given the international character of imec.
• Knowledge or experience with reliability failure mechanisms such as electromigration (EM), High-Temperature Operating Life (HTOL), Time-Dependent Dielectric Breakdown (TDDB)... is a plus
• On-site presence is mandatory, as the role involves direct handling and testing of lab equipment.
  
  

What we offer

• Duration of the assignment: 4 months, extension is maybe possible
• Desired start date: 5th of January 2026
• Work regime: full time

Location

Please note that working from home is not possible for this position, as the nature of the tasks involved requires being physically present in the office. We believe in fostering a vibrant and interactive work environment that promotes effective collaboration, creativity, and productivity.

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*For this temporary position, you can apply as a candidate, the employment is then through an employment agency or other third party. If you are a Freelancer (independent consultant) we also welcome your application.