Senior Si Photonics Design Engineer - Fremont, California, United States

Location(s): Fremont, CaliforniaCompany: MolexCareer Field: EngineeringJob Number: 187955Apply: JobMolex is seeking a Senior Si Photonics Design 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 components and circuits. The Senior Si Photonics Design 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 solutionsOur TeamThe PIC Components & Technology Development team is responsible for the research and development of advanced technology platforms and solutions for the next generation of optical connectivity in AI fabrics, data centers, and datacom applications. Reporting to the Manager of Si Photonics (SiPho) Component Design, you will be a key member of the team and will contribute to various aspects of PIC development including design and optimization of passive and active SiPho components, EVT/DVT of optical devices and circuits, and collaboration with the layout, test, reliability, signal integrity, and integration teams.What You Will DoDesign SiPho components and devices using commercial tools like Lumerical, COMSOL, FIMMPROP, etc for advanced applications such as PAM4 and coherent pluggables and co packaged opticsDesign design for experiments and contribute to analyzing test data for EVT/DVTCollaborate with other teams and external foundries to find innovative solutions for novel photonic platformsCollaborate with the global layout team to assist with seamless development of GDS layoutsClosely collaborate with SI/PI and packaging teams to accommodate reliable integration of PICs into final productsWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical fieldsAt least 2 years of relevant industrial or academic experience in designing silicon photonics /electrical devices and componentsExperience with photonic and optoelectronic devicesExperience with CMOS semiconductor and backend processesExperience with design tools such as Lumerical,COMSOL, Fimmprop, etc.What Will Put You AheadPhD degree, typically in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or any other related technical fieldsAt least 4+ years of industry experience in PIC design and validationFor 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.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur 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.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).