Senior Process Engineer

h3About us /h3 pWe're a multicultural team of experts pushing the boundaries of what's possible in integrated optics. Our mission is to make photonic integration accessible and industrially scalable. We deliver best-in-class PIC platforms, design enablement, and integrated solutions that empower our customers to innovate faster and bring light-based technologies from concept to production. /p h3About the role /h3 pAs a Senior Process Engineer, you will own, develop, and qualify the core unit processes that make our silicon nitride platform manufacturable, high-yielding, and robust. Positioned at the intersection of process development and industrial scale-up, you will lead complex engineering projects end-to-end, providing technical guidance to fellow engineers while keeping processes strictly within spec. In this high-impact position, you will drive process capabilities, resolve root-cause excursions, and directly shape how our next-generation integrated photonics platforms transition into high-volume manufacturing. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul libProcess Development Qualification: /b Develop, qualify, and thoroughly document unit processes across lithography, thin film deposition, etching, and back-end processing. /li libTechnical Project Leadership: /b Lead end-to-end projects of increased complexity, providing technical direction to engineers and ensuring seamless execution and quality. /li libProcess Control Yield Optimization: /b Maintain process specifications, set control limits (SPC), design experiments (DoE), and interpret capability data to optimize stability and yield. /li libExcursion Root‑Cause Analysis: /b Investigate process excursions to root cause and implement long‑term corrective actions via documented change management. /li libProduction Transfer Ramp: /b Successfully transfer newly developed unit processes to volume production and support ramp-up activities. /li libQuality Continuous Improvement: /b Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute actively to our Quality Management System (QMS). /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul libEducation: /b University or HES degree in Materials Science, Microengineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field. /li libExperience: /b Proven track record with several years of experience leading complex semiconductor/photonic process engineering projects from concept to completion. /li libProcess Expertise: /b Deep expertise in semiconductor unit process development, statistical process control (SPC), Designed Experiments (DoE), metrology, and failure analysis techniques. /li libCleanroom Operations: /b Rigorous cleanroom discipline, strong process documentation habits, and hands‑on familiarity with fab environments. /li libProblem‑Solving Communication: /b Exceptional analytical problem‑solving skills paired with strong communication capabilities to collaborate across local and remote teams. /li libMindset: /b An open‑minded, critical, and innovative approach with high technical autonomy and accountability. /li libLanguages: /b Working proficiency in English is required; French is a strong plus. /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 pA dynamic role at the heart of the deep‑tech revolution where your technical expertise directly impacts product adoption. You will join an international team of specialists, gain deep exposure to market‑leading photonic applications, and shape how photonic integration is deployed worldwide. /p h3Practicalities /h3 ul libLocation: /b Ecublens / Lausanne, Switzerland. /li libWork percentage: /b 100%. /li libLanguages: /b English is our working language, other languages are a plus. /li libHome office: /b up to two days per week. /li libStart date: /b As soon as possible. /li /ul pWe are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. /p pIf you have any question, reach out to Manal Mohamed, HR Business Partner at /p #J-18808-Ljbffr