Shape the Future of Photonics With Us

Weare looking for a motivated PhotonicsDesign Engineer to join our team and develop our erbium-doped photonicintegrated circuit platform. You will turn device concepts into optimizedcomponents, reusable design libraries, and fabrication-ready masks, bridgingsimulation and manufacturing while supporting customer projects and internalR&D.

Yourtasks:

• Simulate,design, and optimize PIC components and circuits, including couplers,resonators, and gain sections
• Develop our erbium-doped PIC process design kit (PDK): parametric cells,compact models, rules, and documentation
• Create fabrication-ready GDSII masks; verify layer mapping, connectivity, anddesign-rule compliance
• Automate simulation, layout, and verification in Python; maintainversion-controlled design libraries
• Evaluate fabrication tolerances and validate simulations against measurementswith our process and testing teams
• Deliver customer and R&D designs, test structures, and reports incollaboration with packaging teams
• Support commercial activities; represent EDWATEC at customer meetings,conferences, and exhibitions

Yourprofile:

• Master’s degreeor PhD in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or a related field

• Experience inphotonic integrated circuit design, from component simulation to mask layout

• Strong Pythonprogramming skills and hands-on experience with tools such as gdspy, LucedaIPKISS, or GDSFactory

• Experience withfinite-difference time-domain (FDTD) and finite element method (FEM)simulations of photonic devices

• Experience withsilicon photonics and the design of active photonic elements is a plus

• ExcellentEnglish, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently andcollaboratively

Weoffer:

• The opportunity to contribute to afast-moving high-tech startup advancing integrated photonics

• Close collaboration with fabricationand testing teams

• A collaborative, creative, andinternational team environment

• An inspiring workplace in Lausanne, onthe shores of Lake Geneva

• Start date: As soon as possible

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Weare looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Junior NanofabricationProcess Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development andfabrication of next-generation photonic integrated circuits. The candidate willplay a key role in cleanroom process development, wafer-level fabrication,quality control, and the transfer of EDWATEC’s PIC technologies toward scalableproduction.

Yourtasks:

• Executeend-to-end process flows, including lithography, dry/wet etching, thin-filmdeposition, wafer cleaning, annealing, and metrology
• Develop, optimize, and document nanofabrication processes for EDWATEC’sphotonic integrated circuit technologies
• Fabricate silicon nitride-based photonic integrated circuits in cleanroomfacilities
• Carry out wafer-level and device-level inspection and quality control
• Contribute to mask layout, process design, and fabrication-readydocumentation
• Work closely with the design, characterization, and product teams to improvedevice performance and process reliability

Yourprofile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in photonics, electrical engineering, physics, microengineering,materials science, nanotechnology, or a related field

• Strong hands-onexperience in nanofabrication of photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor,and MEMS

• Practicalexperience with cleanroom processes such as lithography, etching, deposition,wafer cleaning, and metrology

• Experience withsilicon nitride, silicon photonics or other integrated photonics platforms is aplus

• Previoustraining and access at EPFL CMi is a plus

• Excellentproficiency in English

Weoffer:

• The opportunity to contribute to afast-moving high-tech startup advancing integrated photonics

• Direct involvement in cleanroomfabrication and process development for next-generation PIC technologies

• Access to state-of-the-artnanofabrication facilities at EPFL

• A collaborative, creative, andinternational team environment

• An inspiring workplace in Lausanne, onthe shores of Lake Geneva

• Activity rate: 100%

• Start date: As soon as possible

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Application Engineer to join our team and contribute to our product development.
Your tasks:

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What You'll Do

• Understand the customer requirements and challenges on the application side and translate them into product specifications and solutions and hereby contribute to joint R&D and product development projects.
• Lead the system-level assembly of optical amplifier and laser products.
• Lead the PIC packaging and photonic module assembly, including solutions for thermal management and mechanical robustness.
• Lead product reliability testing in accordance with optical communication industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with the technology team to drive the development of cutting-edge products aligned with the company's vision.
• Participate in trade shows, supporting product demonstrations and representing the company

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Your profile

• Solid technical understanding of optical transceivers, their markets, and applications at both system and device levels.
• Post-graduate industry experience in optical communications is strictly required.
• Strong passion for hands-on technical work and problem solving ; resourceful and intrinsically motivated to continuously learn.
• Ph.D. or master's degree in engineering, optics, or physics, with a proven track record of relevant industrial experience.
• Excellent proficiency in English, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

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We offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a fast-moving high-tech startup advancing integrated photonics for optical communications.
• A collaborative, creative, and international team environement.
• An inspiring workplace in Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva

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EDWATEC SA is a high-tech startup founded in 2023 and a spin-off from EPFL. Our proprietary Erbium-doped photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology enables on-chip optical amplification and lasing. By replacing legacy optical amplifiers with our highly compact, high-performance, and scalable photonic integrated amplifiers, we create novel opportunities for various applications, such as optical interconnects for AI datacenters, autonomous driving, optical communication for space, quantum computing, optical metrology and sensing, long-haul communication, and more. We target a wide range of markets with significant economic potential, from data communication and space applications to optical metrology and fiber sensing.We are looking for two motivated interns to join our team and contribute to our product development. The duration of the internship is minimum 6 months.

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Your tasks:‍

• Conduct optical tests and measurements of PICs
• Contribute to designing and building optical test and measurement setups to characterize PICs
• Contribute to IT tasks, data acquisition, and design coding
• Collaborate with the technology team to drive the development of cutting-edge products or services aligned with the company's vision
• Participate in trade shows to assist with product demonstrations and represent the company

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Your profile:‍

• You must have a passion for hands-on technical work and problem solving, be resourceful, and intrinsically motivated to continuously learn
• Bachelor (BSc) or master's degree in engineering, optics, or physics
• Solid understanding of basics of optics & electronics. practical optics/photonics experience
• Must have excellent skills in Python programming
• Excellent proficiency in English, French is a plus; strong communication and collaboration skills
• Must have: Residence and work permit in Switzerland

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We offer:

• Participate in trade shows to assist with product demonstrations and represent the company
• The opportunity to contribute to the progress of fast-moving high-tech startup in integrated photonics technology for optical communications
• The opportunity to work with a brilliant, collaborative and creative team in a dynamic and international environment
• Work on next-generation technologies and training on the job in PIC test, measurement, and packaging
• An inspiring work environment on the EPFL campus in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva
• Activity rate: 100% on-site, Start date: As soon as possible

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DO NOT APPLY IF:

• You have a PhD
• You are lacking optics or photonics background

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Job Description

We are always looking for passionate and talented individuals who are eager to join our team and contribute to the future of photonics, engineering, and technology. If you don’t see a role that matches your profile, you are welcome to send us a speculative application. We value curiosity, creativity, and the drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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What You'll Do

• Work on innovative projects at the forefront of photonics and advanced engineering.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, simulate, and test cutting-edge solutions.
• Contribute your unique expertise to real-world applications and breakthrough developments.

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What We're Looking For

• MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Enthusiasm for solving complex problems and learning new skills.
• Experience with simulation, design, or experimental tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, Python) is a plus.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.