Ingenieur Opto-elektronica vacatures

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About TNO-PITC: The Photonic Integration Technology Center (PITC) in Enschede forms the bridge between groundbreaking academic knowledge and the commercial high-tech market. In a powerful ecosystem with TNO, TU Eindhoven, University of Twente, and PhotonDelta, PITC accelerates the development and scaling of photonic integrated circuits. You work in high-quality cleanroom facilities alongside top researchers and leading industrial partners on technologies that radically change global data speed, sensor technology, and computing.

About Randstad Professional: At Randstad Professional, you are at the helm of your own career as a technical specialist. We act as your sparring partner, mentor, and network builder within the high-tech sector. With targeted guidance from a dedicated consultant and access to specialized learning paths via the Randstad Academy, we support your continuous professional and personal development.

Are you ready to shape the future of optical technology? As a Process Engineer Photonic Integrated Circuits at TNO-PITC in Enschede, you bridge the gap between academic research and commercial applications alongside top-tier high-tech industry leaders.

At the Photonic Integration Technology Center (PITC)—a powerful collaboration between TNO, TU/e, UT, and PhotonDelta—you develop and optimize advanced fabrication processes for photonic chips. In your role as Process Engineer Photonic Integrated Circuits, you focus specifically on thin-film phase modulators on silicon nitride (SiN) waveguides. You bring complex optical technologies together with a multidisciplinary team to create production-ready solutions for data security, quantum technology, and sensing.

In this role, you:

• Develop innovative material deposition schemes for piezoelectric materials such as PZT and aluminum nitride.
• Integrate piezoelectric stacks on SiN waveguides and characterize functional device performance.
• Collaborate closely with leading multidisciplinary specialists from TNO and the University of Twente.
• Assist industrial partners in implementing photonics solutions into their commercial end products.
• Ensure fabrication processes remain efficient, reproducible, cost-effective, and aligned with client specifications.

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You are successful if:

• You hold a master's degree (MSc) in applied physics, nanosciences, or a directly related technical discipline.
• You have at least 4 years of demonstrable work experience with process and technology development in a cleanroom environment.
• You have practical, proven experience with thin-film deposition and photolithographic structuring techniques.

• Conditions of employment VvDN:
• Competitive salary up to €5500 gross per month depending on knowledge and experience.
• 25 vacation days per year based on full-time employment.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Travel allowance.
• Ample opportunities for professional development, training, and career growth.
• Personal guidance and coaching by a Randstad Professional Consultant.