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Scientist Photonic Assembly
Join TMC as an R&D Scientist in Optical Chip Assembly and Integration, and drive innovation in photonic-electronic systems in Eindhoven!
We are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:
- Technology & Engineering
- Energy & Renewables
- Life sciences & Pharma
- Digital & IT
About this vacancy
As an R&D Scientist at TMC, you will be instrumental in advancing the high-precision assembly and interconnect of photonic components. Your work will contribute to the development of more efficient and compact photonic-electronic systems applicable in advanced communication systems, medical devices, and beyond.
Working at the intersection of materials science, process technology, microelectronics, and packaging, you will conduct experimental investigations and employ advanced modeling techniques to design optimized material/process combinations. These will facilitate the successful assembly and interconnect of new photonic components onto various substrates.
Your expertise in micro-assembly techniques and materials will drive the adoption of this technology as a mainstream manufacturing solution for photonic components. If you have a background in high-precision chip alignment and experience in photonics, semiconductors, or related fields, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, fabricate, and validate optical and electronic interconnect and assembly processes for next-generation photonic devices and systems.
- Guide and support the acquisition of commercial chip assembly equipment.
- Participate in the development of high-speed (> 10,000 UPH) and high-accuracy assembly processes.
- Collaborate on projects with international customers, sharing your expertise and taking on key responsibilities.
What we expect from you
You thrive on the challenge of bridging research and practical application in the field of integrated photonics. You have a solid background in photonics, semiconductors, or a related field, with specific experience in high-precision chip alignment. Your skills in micro-assembly techniques and materials science will be crucial to our success.
Other Knowledge and Skills:
- PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or materials science.
- Preferably 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in the field of advanced chip packaging and high-precision chip assembly.
- Proven experience in designing and fabricating optical and electronic interconnects.
- Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with international partners.
What you can expect from us
TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that brings expertise to their clients in order to support them with the realization of their technological challenges. As such, TMC is operating as an expert center at the disposition of its clients and we help them to be more competitive in an ever more global and faster changing technological world. At TMC we believe that people are the driving force behind technological innovation. That is why we want to create the best possible conditions for tech talents to thrive in. We offer you a challenging and stimulating work environment in which you can be the director of your own career. As an Employeneur you are part of our TMC family. Next to our outstanding technical expertise, fun and engagement are meaningful parts of our culture.
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