QPICs, Inc. ยท 3 months ago
Chief Scientist/Engineer, Photonic Integrated Circuit Process Development
Arvada, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelQPICs, Inc. is driving innovation in photonic devices and systems, focusing on rapid development and deployment of photonic integrated circuits. The Integrated Photonics Process Scientist/Engineer will lead the development of fast-turn fabrication processes for cutting-edge PICs, ensuring high quality and scalability in manufacturing.
Nanotechnology
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize fast-turn fabrication processes for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), and establish a path to scale to high volume manufacturing
Develop process characterization, optimization, and troubleshooting methods and procedures to improve performance and yield, including development of process monitors and test structures critical to quality parameters
Development of metrology and inspection procedures, including wafer level and in-process test methods. Establish correlations with device performance data
Help establish and maintain process documentation, including process flow descriptions, quality specifications, control charts, and yield reports
Work closely with photonic and electronic designers, architects, system engineers, and packaging teams of our customers to translate their designs into devices with manufacturable processes
Develop elements of our PDK, including characterization of the fabrication process and its variability. Drive improvements in parameters such as transmission loss, insertion loss, and power handling of the elements of our PDK
Work with internal fab assets and partner facilities to ensure process compatibility and quality, and to map an efficient flow for each run. Help systematize the operational model of the fab
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in the relevant sciences and engineering, including but not exclusive to physics, electrical engineering, and chemistry
Deep experience and understanding of microfabrication for photonics devices, process integration, photonic materials properties and modification, and the incorporation of MEMS and electronic devices. Specific knowledge of lithography, etching, deposition, and associated processing is highly valued
Experience with heterogeneous bonding between wafers and chips is valued
Device design experience is valued
Experience with photonics simulation tools is highly relevant, both in designing test structures for process development, and to interface with customers regarding their submitted designs
Experience with process characterization and metrology techniques such as SEM, AFM, spectral analysis, and ellipsometry
Track record of delivering unique devices and systems in fast-paced R&D teams
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as required
Company
QPICs, Inc.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase