Your Job

Molex is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonic Engineer to join our Optical Solutions Business Unit (OSBU). In this role, you will be part of a world-class engineering team developing next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). You will design, implement, and validate photonic components and circuits, provide design support for both current and advanced photonic technologies, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams and supplier partners to deliver next-generation photonic solutions.

Our Team

R&D Optoelectronic Solutions

What You Will Do

Perform detailed design optimization based on high-level design models and direction from project leaders.
Build engineering prototypes and functional samples; execute validation, inspection, and performance testing.
Document design details, principles, analysis, and version control in a clear and traceable manner.
Design and optimize photonic building blocks to meet target specifications.
Use design and simulation tools such as HFSS, FIMMWAVE/FIMMPROP, and Lumerical to analyze and optimize performance.
Collaborate internally to evaluate building block performance and ensure compliance with specifications.
Define test plans, methods, and conditions for building blocks; troubleshoot and debug issues as needed.
Lead or participate in design reviews to align on requirements and finalize design parameters.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Master's degree in Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, Optics, Optoelectronics, or a related field.
2+ year of experience in the optical communications industry and/or relevant academic research projects.
Hands-on experience designing and characterizing semiconductor lasers, electro-optical devices, and/or passive photonic devices.
Experience in design and characterization of at least one type of photonic device
Familiarity with at multi simulation tool for semiconductor devices, waveguide optics, RF integrity.
Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in reading and writing English.

What Will Put You Ahead

PhD degree in Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, Optics, Optoelectronics, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in optoelectronic device design, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, and/or RF/DC characterization.
Demonstrated ownership of full PIC development cycle, design, plan DOE, layout/Tapeout, validation.
Proficiency with simulation tools such as HFSS, FIMMWAVE/FIMMPROP, and Lumerical.
Familiarity with Si/CMOS process technologies and/or silicon photonic device fabrication flows.
Proficiency in scripting for automated simulation and data analysis.

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As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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