R&D Assistant

prysmiangroup· CH1790 EOSS S.A.
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📍 Morges, Switzerland

About this role

Junior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Development Engineer

Position Purpose
Develop photonic integrated circuit (PIC) solutions for fiber optic sensing (FOS) applications. The role focuses on assessing opportunities for photonic integration within existing sensing systems, designing and simulating PIC-based solutions, and supporting prototype development and fabrication activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a strong understanding of fiber optic sensing principles and existing FOS instrument architectures.
  • Identify functions and subsystems that could benefit from photonic integration.
  • Conduct technology and literature surveys on fiber optic sensing, photonic integrated circuits, and their convergence.
  • Design, simulate, and optimize PIC-based solutions for sensing applications.
  • Build and evaluate prototypes.
  • Coordinate fabrication activities and manage interactions with external foundries and suppliers as required.
  • Perform numerical simulations and support experimental validation.
  • Continuously develop expertise in optics, photonics, waveguide design, semiconductor fabrication, solid-state physics, laser diodes, and related technologies.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Strong interest in photonics, integrated optics, and sensing technologies.
  • Experience with numerical simulation tools is desirable.
  • Cleanroom experience is an asset.
  • Fluent in English; French is an asset.

Experience Level

  • Junior / Early Career. Recent graduates with a strong academic background are encouraged to apply.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.


All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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