Layout and Automation Design Engineer

LIGENTEC’s Photonic Design Team is seeking a dedicated Layout and Automation Design Engineer to ensure the robust realization and efficient scaling of Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) designs. The successful candidate will be highly proficient in layout best practices and possess a strong programming background to drive automation and maintain the layout ecosystem.

Tasks

• Photonic Layout and Realization: Execute the layout of passive and active photonic components and full circuits for customer and strategic projects, strictly adhering to design rules and best practices.
• Contribute to Component Design: Actively contribute to component design and provide critical feedback on manufacturability by performing design rule checks (DRC) and layout vs. schematic (LVS) checks.
• Automation and Library Development: Develop, maintain, and contribute to the internal layout component library and automation scripts to enhance the efficiency of the design ...