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Senior Development Engineer – Photonic Devices / VCSEL Epitaxy(m/w/x)
Design and simulation of epitaxial layer stacks for VCSEL and photonic device structures at data storage manufacturer. PhD in Materials Science or Physics with extensive R&D experience in semiconductor physics required. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Extensive R&D or applied academic research experience
- Track record in semiconductor or photonic devices
- Deep understanding of semiconductor physics
- Experience with device or epitaxial stack simulations
- Ability to interpret experimental data
- Fluent English and technical documentation skills
- Willingness to work in EU time zones
Tasks
- Design and simulate epitaxial layer stacks
- Optimize VCSEL and photonic device structures
- Meet optical, electrical, and thermal requirements
- Develop and refine device simulation models
- Simulate optical cavities and carrier transport
- Model thermal behavior for architecture decisions
- Translate system requirements into epitaxial specifications
- Define material, layer, and doping profiles
- Collaborate with epitaxy and characterization teams
- Define experiments and design of experiments
- Interpret measurement and reliability data
- Iterate designs based on wafer-level results
- Contribute to device architecture and roadmaps
- Improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability
- Analyze simulation and device performance data
- Identify root causes and optimization paths
- Prepare and present technical reports
- Conduct design reviews and status updates
- Coordinate with international R&D colleagues
- Mentor junior engineers and students
- Teach semiconductor physics and simulation methodology
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Semiconductor devices
- Photonic devices
- Lasers
- LEDs
- VCSELs
- Epitaxial stack simulations
- Optical mode simulations
- Cavity simulations
- Electronic band structure simulations
- Carrier confinement simulations
- Thermal simulations
- Electro‑thermal simulations
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Inclusive work environment
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
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Design and simulation of epitaxial layer stacks for VCSEL and photonic device structures at data storage manufacturer. PhD in Materials Science or Physics with extensive R&D experience in semiconductor physics required. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Extensive R&D or applied academic research experience
- Track record in semiconductor or photonic devices
- Deep understanding of semiconductor physics
- Experience with device or epitaxial stack simulations
- Ability to interpret experimental data
- Fluent English and technical documentation skills
- Willingness to work in EU time zones
Tasks
- Design and simulate epitaxial layer stacks
- Optimize VCSEL and photonic device structures
- Meet optical, electrical, and thermal requirements
- Develop and refine device simulation models
- Simulate optical cavities and carrier transport
- Model thermal behavior for architecture decisions
- Translate system requirements into epitaxial specifications
- Define material, layer, and doping profiles
- Collaborate with epitaxy and characterization teams
- Define experiments and design of experiments
- Interpret measurement and reliability data
- Iterate designs based on wafer-level results
- Contribute to device architecture and roadmaps
- Improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability
- Analyze simulation and device performance data
- Identify root causes and optimization paths
- Prepare and present technical reports
- Conduct design reviews and status updates
- Coordinate with international R&D colleagues
- Mentor junior engineers and students
- Teach semiconductor physics and simulation methodology
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Semiconductor devices
- Photonic devices
- Lasers
- LEDs
- VCSELs
- Epitaxial stack simulations
- Optical mode simulations
- Cavity simulations
- Electronic band structure simulations
- Carrier confinement simulations
- Thermal simulations
- Electro‑thermal simulations
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Inclusive work environment
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
About the Company
Western Digital
Industry
IT
Description
The company provides data-centric solutions and storage devices for businesses and consumers, powering innovation and technology.
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