Photonics Yield Enhancement Engineer (m/f/d)

Your mission

Drive yield improvement and production excellence in thin-film lithium niobate photonics through data-driven design of experiments, defect reduction, hands-on process expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Begin by acquiring in-depth, hands-on knowledge of our integrated photonics fabrication process based on thin film lithium niobate technology
• Identify potential yield-limiting defect sources; define an aggressive defect reduction roadmap; own the results
• Use statistical process control principles to sustain production line health and prevent defect induced excursion events
• Work with fabrication engineers and developers to identify and eliminate process and station defect sources
• Design and execute experiments; interpret and extract insightful results from complex data sets to implement solutions in a timely manner
• Install, qualify and sustain inline inspection and review equipment to expand capability for inline defect detection
• Collaborate effectively with integration and process organization partners to identify technology gaps and deficiencies, evaluate and qualify mitigation and continuous improvement solutions

Your profile

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or Chemistry related fields
• Hands-on experience with mixed microfabrication processes and cleanroom methods
• Experience in metrology techniques such as SEM, AFM, and thin film characterisation
• Knowledge of industry standard approaches for yield and quality management will be beneficial
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams from diverse backgrounds
• Very good language skill in English, both written and spoken; German can be an advantage
• Python skills are always welcome

Why us?

• We hire for attitude and train for skills.
• We encourage self responsibility and accelerate professional development.
• We move fast and encourage experimentation.
• You can work on hard scientific and engineering problems that push the boundaries of what's possible.
• You have the opportunity to be part of developing breakthrough photonic computing technology and have a lasting impact on the future of computing.
• You can be part of a passionate international, highly skilled cross functional team.
• You will have access to the founders of the company.

About us

Who we are and what we do
Q.ANT is a photonic technology scale-up that emerged from TRUMPF’s R&D labs with deep knowledge in light generation, processing and detection. Since its founding as an independent startup in 2018, the company has been advancing and industrializing photonic and quantum technologies in computing and sensing. Q.ANT's photonic approach to sensing and computing have the potential to overcome the limitations of existing technologies and push the boundaries into new application areas ranging from HPC, AI, medical and autonomous vehicles to aerospace, machinery and process industries. Q.ANT is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.