Information and Communications Technology Specialist – IC Design Flow Engineer

Introduction

• Develop full photonic integrated circuit design flow
• Interfacing and contributing to open-source tools to implement PIC design flow
• Standardizing data exchange between the tools and contribute to and align with relevant standardisation initiatives
• Derive seamless design flows to enable the integration of photonic technologies into complex semicon systems
• Cooperate with and enable a team of designers and design tool developers across Europe
• Break down requirements into tangible deliverables
• More experienced candidates may be expected to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally and engage in standards activities.

Job Description

Integrated photonics is a cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of our digital society – ultrahigh bandwidth telecommunication, quantum computing, AI datacenters, non-intrusive sensing, LiDAR, and intelligent manufacturing. This fast-moving field has abundant opportunities for innovation and valorization, yet market visibility into photonics skills requirements remains fragmented and incomplete.

You will have the opportunity to work on highly complex and high capability platforms and workflows for designing and validating photonic and electronic integrated circuits. You will be part of a team bringing the latest design methods and fabrication processes together for prototypes and production in various market segments including wireless sensing, new forms of computation, communications, biomedical sensing, quantum technologies and more. 

The role is funded by the European Chips Design Platform (EuroCDP) – an EU-wide initiative targeted at integrating chip design resources to offer a one-stop shop to designers. By streamlining access, the platform aims to help reduce the economic and technical barriers of chip design, facilitating fast prototyping and upscaling, and thus stimulating the EU semiconductor industry. Within the project you will develop open-source methods for a full photonic integrated circuit design flow by interfacing open-source tools. Thanks to your excellent analytical skills, you identify limitations and conduct analysis of the necessary improvements and missing open EDA tools and define requirements in terms of quality acceptance and documentation. In this role you will interface with various engineering teams within the product line such as open-source tool developers, cloud service providers, IP developers, EDA tool developers, integrated circuit designers, layout, verification, validation, test. Contribution to and alignment with relevant standardization initiatives is of the utmost importance to the open-source tools usage uptake.

This position will be in the Photonic Integration group, leveraging our years of expertise in integrated photonics technology, teaching, and our established network in the field. The group has played an important role in open standards such as openEPDA.org and within the open access community jeppix.eu.

JePPIX: http://www.jeppix.eu/

EU chip design platform: https://eurocdp.eu/

Job Requirements

• Doctoral education in electrical engineering or physical sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in integrated circuit design. Experience in photonic integrated circuits is not necessarily an advantage
• Understanding of integrated circuit designs and ability to convert high-level requirements to design workflows
• Experience with various design software, both graphical user interface- and script-based.
• Strong aptitude and proven track record of hands-on experience with open source software tools. Contributions to open-source tools is an advantage.
• Ability to establish strong relationships, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

Conditions of Employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years; this is a temporary position with the possibility of a 2-year extension.
• A monthly salary of minimum €3,708 to maximum €5,538 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 9 or 10 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Dima Pustakhod, d.pustakhod@tue.nl or group chair Kevin Williams, k.a.williams@tue.nl. 

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Kevin Caris HR-Advisor, k.t.caris@tue.nl.

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Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note 

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
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