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Molex ยท 14 hours ago

Senior Photonics Layout Engineer - Optical Solutions

positionFremont, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$150K/yr - $225K/yr
date2+ years exp

Molex is seeking a Senior Photonics Layout Engineer to join their Optical Solutions Business Unit (OSBU). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating photonic layouts, as well as collaborating with global teams to develop next-generation photonic solutions.

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Responsibilities

Design GDS layouts based on advanced commercial tools
Conduct DRC and ensure seamless transfer of PIC layout to the foundries
Closely interact with the foundries to rectify and remedy competing technical requirements
Clearly document technical information relevant to all steps of tape-outs and correspondence with foundries and other partners
Program custom codes for automation of layout development, DRC, and PDK library maintenance

Qualification

Photonic Integrated CircuitsLayout development toolsCMOS semiconductor processesOptoelectronic devicesTechnical documentationMaster's degreePhD degreeCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Master's degree in Electrical, Optical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or any related technical fields
At least 2 years of relevant industrial or academic experience in developing photonic/electrical layouts
Experience with photonic and optoelectronic devices
Experience with CMOS semiconductor and backend processes
Experience with layout development tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, etc

Preferred

PhD degree, typically in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or any related technical fields
At least 4 years of industry experience in developing PIC layouts
Have prior experience in designing integrated optical devices and components

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
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Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Molex

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Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
dateFounded in 1938
location
Lisle, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.molex.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2013-09-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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Martin Slark
CEO
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Alexandra Haser
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