Your Job
Molex is seeking a Senior Photonics Layout Engineer to join our Optical Solutions Business Unit (OSBU). In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team, contributing to the development of next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating photonic layouts. The (Senior) Photonics Layout Engineer will provide design support for existing and advanced photonic technology and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and supplier partners to develop next-generation photonic solutions.
Our Team
Molex is seeking a Senior Photonics Layout Engineer to join our Optical Solutions Business Unit (OSBU). In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team, contributing to the development of next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating photonic layouts. The Senior Photonics Layout Engineer will provide design support for existing and advanced photonic technology and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and supplier partners to develop next-generation photonic solutions.
What You Will Do
- 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
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 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.
What Will Put You Ahead
- 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
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000- $225,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.