Silicon Photonics Senior Integration Engineer

imec

Leuven, Belgium

Unspecified

Join the Silicon Photonics team at imec’s R&D headquarters located in the heart of Europe and help in revolutionizing next-generation integrated Silicon Photonics systems as an integration engineer.

What you will do

• Your mission as an Integration engineer in the Silicon Photonics integration team will be to define the process flows for Silicon Photonics devices to enable new devices and functionality for our customers.
• As member of the Silicon Photonics integration team, you are responsible for a streamlined project execution by interacting with your colleague device design, characterization, process development, metrology and defectivity engineers. You will be responsible for defining and implementing the process splits in the process flows and managing development activities with the fabrication facilities.
• You will follow-up on the processing of test material, collect and analyze performance data. You report results both internally as well as to customers.
• You regularly report to the, program manager, program director or to the customers on progress and results as well as on new opportunities.
• Good communication and interaction within the Silicon Photonics Technology department as well as with the Fab operations unit, is a major requirement for this job.
• You will represent Imec in contacts with third parties and representatives for semiconductor players from around the globe for matters that relate to your field of competence.
• You need to stay on top of the state of the art within your competence domain and benchmark imec’s solutions, and keep your level of scientific know-how up to date and benchmarks imec’s expertise and performance in your competence domain with the rest of the world.
• You will operate from imec’s HQ located close to Brussels in the heart of Europe.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You have obtained a PhD or Master degree, preferably combined with some relevant industrial experience (semiconductor process technology and development).
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor processing or integration.
• Experience in Silicon Photonics integration or device engineering is a major advantage.
• You have experience in presenting scientific results (publications, conferences, seminars).
• You are an enthusiastic team player with project management capabilities. You can complete your tasks in time with minimal supervision.
• You have excellent English communication skills.

Job details

Title: Silicon Photonics Senior Integration Engineer

Employer: imec

Location: Kapeldreef 75 Leuven, Belgium

Published: 2025-09-03

Application deadline: Unspecified

Job type: Engineer

Field: Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Photonics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering