Principal Chip Design Engineer (980-nm pump chip)

Job Context

Develop highly reliable high-power 980-nm pump laser chip product of EDFA for the rapidly growing fields of optical fibre communication.

Build 980-nm pump laser chip design expertise and manufacturing capabilities in Feasibility study and simulation, Design & layout, optical and mechanical parameters test & reliability.

Main Responsibilities

• Design of highly reliable high-power 980-nm pump laser chip (cooled/uncooled).
•  Analysis of 980-nm pump chip concepts through theoretical and/or computational models.
•  Fabrication and detailed characterization of prototype chip.
•  Design and qualification of the chip fabrication processes.
•  Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in areas of expertise and using the knowledge to promote continuous improvement in the work.
•  Liaising with other colleagues in the business.
•  Any other ad hoc duty as requested by the Project Manager.

Skills/Qualifications

Essential

•  Research and development experience in GaAs chip design&layout for 980-nm.
•  Solid knowledge of Physics of GaAs chip and Physics and Chemistry of material.
•  Familiar with GaAs Fab equipment and processing.
•  Have the capability of studing the new technolgy.
•  Demonstrable experience of teamwork.
•  Willingness to travel as required on occasion.
•  Flexible attitude to working hours.

Desirable

•  The designer of pump chip which has been applied to EDFA or fiber laser is preferred
•  Experience of GaAs chip design and simulation, such as 915nm/940nm/975nm laser.
•  Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in optics, optical engineering, optoelectronics, microelectronics, physical electronics, semiconductor physics or related discipline.
•  Excellent communication and teamwork spirit.

Personal Attributes

•  Able to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
•  Proactive and innovative team player who is also capable of working independently.
•  Displays a positive approach to working and actively seeks to share ideas and information with colleagues.
•  Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to ensure prioritisation of workloads dovetails with the needs of the business.

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