Photonics Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Photonics Specialist to join our team at Lumiphase. As a Photonics Specialist, you will be responsible for operating advanced photonics testing setups and assembling photonic chips. You will work in cross-functional teams with versatile and exciting responsibilities.

• Execute daily testing plans based on priorities.
• Reconfigure hardware testers for various products.
• Perform tests and promptly communicate their status.
• Manage the flow of wafers and chip samples in the lab, including storage and sorting.
• Conduct periodic checks to ensure consistent testing quality.

• Perform tasks related to the assembly of photonics chips.
• Handle mechanical, electrical, and optical assembly and modifications of automated lab setups.
• Support debugging and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Help to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy lab environment.
• Report issues and daily maintenance tasks to R&D engineers.
• Assist in lab upgrades and routine maintenance.
• Update the inventory system with new instruments and keep the system up to date.

• Technical education, trade/vocational school, or a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on attitude and passion for lab work.
• Experience in technical labs in a similar role.
• Agile mindset to adapt to a dynamic environment with changeable priorities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills (English and German).
• Knowledge of Python and Git repositories is a plus.

We offer a young, fast-growing, and dynamic working environment with broad options for personal development. We have world-class technical people who love to share their skills with new team members. People from all around the world have joined us, creating an open-minded and diverse team spirit. We also value and want to make strides towards equality/diversity across the company - including in leadership position - and strongly encourage women candidates to apply.

All of us are dedicated to creating superior photonic products to solve hard problems in the field of communication as a big team effort.

We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work, and enable a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance.

• ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax
• 2 additional parental leave weeks
• On-site fitness room, canteen, and top quality coffee machine
• Free weekly yoga classes
• and a lot of fun team events

We look forward to welcoming talented, new members to our team.

Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. A 30 min. phone interview with a hiring team member to discuss your general career motivations, and present our company and this role.
2. A 1-1.5 hour phone interview with 1-2 members of the hiring team to deep dive into the core skills requirements.
3. An on-site visit to interview with and meet many members of the team that you would be working in. This often includes lunch and gives you a strong sense of the company culture and individuals.

Then, both parties take their decisions We aim to complete all steps in one month, but also allow for modifications to ensure both sides have a full picture of the skills and culture match to take the decision in an informed way.

Data traffic is exploding At Lumiphase, we are on a mission to create the fastest and most energy-efficient communication chip the world has ever seen – to enable global IT infrastructure to handle this massive increase in data.

Our technology is built on innovative materials with incredible optical properties. The chips we build enable faster networks that consume less energy and will allow everyone to be better connected in the future.

We are a young and dynamic deep-tech startup, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Lumiphase was founded in 2020, after nearly 10 years of research within IBM. We are building a passionate team full of complementary areas of expertise, all dedicated to make this new generation of communication chips a reality on the market. We are growing rapidly, and we provide an agile environment for working at the forefront of cutting-edge technology to build products that will have a strong impact on our society.

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