PIC Process & Integration Engineer (Photonics)

TL;DR

PIC Process & Integration Engineer (Photonics): Driving the integration of silicon photonic device fabrication into foundry partners with an accent on process development and nanofabrication trials. Focus on optimizing yield through design-process co-optimization and translating laboratory findings into concrete technology improvements.

Location: Adliswil, Switzerland (Onsite - Cleanroom work required)

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Plan and execute specialty process development and nanofabrication trials within the cleanroom.
• Support the transfer of qualified processes to leading-edge foundry partners.
• Provide design rules, manufacturability guidelines, and DFM guidance to design engineering.
• Prepare designs for tape-out, including DRC sign-off, waiver management, and process readiness verification.
• Optimize yield through design-process co-optimization and investigation of excursions in the lab and with external partners.
• Collaborate across design, verification, and operations teams to communicate technical results to program leadership.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on cleanroom experience in lithography, dry/wet etching, thin-film deposition, and metrology.
• Solid grounding in integrated photonics device physics, optical component design, and semiconductor fabrication.
• Experience with PIC design, layout, and simulations.
• English proficiency required.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Proficiency in photonic simulation tools like Lumerical and code-based PIC layout tools like Synopsys.
• Experience working with external PDKs and design rule frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in tape-out support or foundry logistics within fab/fabless environments.
• Experience with optical device characterization and testing.
• Knowledge of German.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible, open, and highly international work environment.
• Culture centered on shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
• Opportunity to work in Zurich, one of Europe's leading tech hubs.