Clear FilterJob Responsibilities
In more detail the Process Integration Engineer should,
- Lead the development and fabrication of high-end etched optics products on the pilot production line.
- Design, develop, and validate process flows tailored to optical product requirements, ensuring manufacturability and performance.
- Drive the full product lifecycle—from conceptual optical design to functional product.
- Work with the production team as one team to resolve process issues in mass production and implement new processing capabilities developed on the pilot line to improve product optical performance or reduce production costs.
- Strategically leverage global internal and external resources to deliver competitive optical solutions in a fast-paced market, with a strong focus on rapid and successful execution.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support process development, product qualification, and knowledge transfer.
- Provide hands-on support for R&D activities in Focuslight’s cleanroom facility in Hauterive, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Competences
- Have the ideas, methodology, and ownership needed to build the team and capabilities to become the best in etched-optics production.
- Have a “fail fast, fail cheap” mindset to quickly identify the optimal solution.
- Goal-oriented and self-driven, with a strong sense of commitment and accountability.
- Proactive and innovative mindset, consistently seeking improvements and new solutions.
- Excellent technical and analytical skills, with the ability to understand and solve complex problems.
- Experienced in collaborative project environments, integrating diverse competencies.
- Capable of planning and executing experiments that combine multiple technology platforms.
Professional Skills
- Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Microtechnology, Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Practical industrial experience in the microfabrication of etched silicon and fused silica lenses, with required expertise in dry etching and photolithography.
- In-depth theoretical knowledge of micro- and nanofabrication technologies.
- Proficiency in metrology and characterization techniques for micro- and nanostructures.
- Basic understanding of optics and photonics.
- Experience in solving problems in dry-etching, such as eliminating etch pits and deterministically controlling etched surface shape.
- Experience in high-volume production with optics, CMOS, or MEMS industry.
- Experience in monitoring and controlling etch selectivity and etch rate is an advantage.
- Familiarity with industrial quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 10110 is a plus.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French and German is considered as an asset.
We Offer
- A dynamic and flexible work environment with focus on work-life balance.
- A global and multicultural company culture.
- A key role in leading and driving the development of etched optics, with clear career growth opportunities toward becoming an influential leader at Focuslight.
Work Hours: Flexible in working both laboratory and office environment.
