Photonic Device Design Engineer (Lausanne) M/F Michael Page

Key Responsibilities of the Photonic Device Design Engineer :

• Design TFLN waveguide devices with integrated electrodes using CAD tools.
• Work closely with the Device Fabrication Scientist/Engineer to ensure designs are compatible with available fabrication equipment and processes.
• Support the Device Characterisation Engineer by developing embedded C++ software for automated testing and data logging.
• Use Python for simulation, modelling, and automation tasks.
• Interface with the Executive team to present and discuss design strategies, technical decisions, and project updates.
• Contribute to iterative device design improvements based on simulation results, testing outcomes, and market feedback.
• Role is based in their Research lab in Lausanne.

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Qualifications & Experience of the Photonic Device Design Engineer :

• Ms or PhD in Physics, Photonic or related discipline,
• Proven background in photonic semiconductor device design on Sin or LiNbO plateforms,
• Optical waveguide design.
• Python programming for simulation and automation.
• CAD-based device design.
• Embedded C++ software development for testing/characterisation systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and executive teams.

Role is based in their Research lab in Lausanne.

Our client is a UK-based clean energy technology company developing a revolutionary photonic energy generation platform. Their mission is to deliver a carbon-free, low-cost and scalable energy solution that could transform global energy systems. With a strong ethical foundation and a commitment to sustainability, they are expanding their R&D operationsin Lausanne.

We are assembling a team of visionary scientists and engineers to help them bring this groundbreaking technology to life.

Role is based in their Research lab in Lausanne.