vacatures in Eindhoven

Senior R&D Scientist

• On-site
• • Eindhoven , Noord-Brabant , Netherlands
• R&D

You will play a key role in developing and industrializing advanced photonic technologies.

Job description

SMART Photonics is at the forefront of integrated photonics, bringing together scientists, engineers, and industry experts to develop next-generation photonic technologies.

Our R&D team contributes to more than 30 EU-funded projects and works closely with leading universities, research institutes, industry partners, and customers.

As a Senior R&D Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and industrializing advanced photonic technologies, from scientific concept through device development, qualification, and integration into the SMART Photonics platform.

Your Role and Tasks

• Lead the development and improvement of integrated photonic devices, building blocks, and technologies, including heterogeneous integration solutions.

• Develop and apply device models, simulations, and Design of Experiments (DoE) to optimize and qualify photonic devices and processes.

• Translate scientific and customer requirements into innovative, manufacturable, and high-quality device solutions suitable for the SMART Photonics platform and PDK.

• Act as a senior technical interface for customers, universities, research institutes, and industry partners, challenging requirements and assessing technical feasibility.

• Independently lead complex R&D projects, defining technical objectives, research plans, milestones, and deliverables.

• Guide and mentor junior scientists and engineers and contribute to the technical direction of the R&D team.

• Contribute to publications, patents, EU project deliverables, and continuous improvement activities such as 8D and FMEA.

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