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Telecom Edge Emitting Laser Design Engineer

Zürich💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-30

Core

Design and optimize edge-emitting semiconductor laser diodes for next-generation telecommunication technologies, ensuring best-in-class performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Role type

Senior IC semiconductor laser design engineer

Builds

High-performance opto-electronic components and laser diodes for industrial, optical data transmission, and life science applications

Domain

Photonics / Semiconductor Manufacturing / Telecommunications

Required skills

Semiconductor laser physics, Epitaxial structure definition, Optical mode engineering, Electro-optical characterization, Reliability assessment, Simulation and modelling (optical/electrical/thermal), Statistical analysis, Programming for data automation, Root cause analysis, Design for manufacturability

Preferred skills

German language skills

Technologies

Advanced simulation and modelling tools across optical, electrical, and thermal domains

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end laser chip design from concept to release, Drive innovation through simulation and data-driven optimization, Oversee experimental validation with manufacturing teams, Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations, Perform electro-optical characterization and reliability assessments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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