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Manager of Photonics Development

NY Creates · Albany, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$170k–$210k/yrFull-time

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion—placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

About the role

This position is to hire an experienced technologist working with a diverse suite of Silicon Photonics and Heterogeneous Integration (HI) technology offerings. Responsibilities include the development of novel materials, process/material optimization, optical/electro-optical components (modeling, design, fabrication, and test), testing methodologies, and parameter extraction. Mature components will be made available to designers through process design kits (PDKs) by collaborating closely with the electronic photonic design automation (EPDA) group at NY Creates / AIM Photonics.

While much of this role revolves around managing part of the AIM Photonics engineering team, it is heavily customer-facing, requiring interaction with current and prospective customers and collaborators interested in multi-project wafer (MPW) or dedicated wafer fabrication services. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other engineering managers responsible for design enablement, 3D integration, and/or packaging.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for development activities within the organization.
  • Coordinate with vendors such as the mask house, dicing/packaging, and any outsourced processes.
  • Interact with customers or development partners to understand project requirements and update them on challenges, risks, and progress.
  • Develop and mature new process technologies to meet the needs of external constituencies and/or internal technical roadmaps.
  • Write reports, papers, and/or patents as appropriate.
  • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering and/or Science discipline AND 8+ years of relevant professional industry experience.
  • OR Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering and/or Science discipline AND 5+ years of relevant professional industry experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and execute tasks on short notice.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multifaceted team.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational needs and learn new topics quickly.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check and may require annual background checks.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Process development experience in multiple sectors (LTH, RIE, INS, MTL, CMP, PLT, WET, RTP, ION, EPI).
  • CMOS Process Integration experience; sustaining and/or developing processes in a 300mm wafer fabrication facility.
  • Process Integration experience with non-CMOS technologies (MEMS, sensors, magnetics, photonics, etc.).
  • Experience with 2.5D/3D integration and/or heterogeneous integration.
  • Background in modeling or device physics of photonic devices, specifically silicon or III-V photonics.
  • Familiarity with IC layout and verification tools (KLayout, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys).
  • Demonstrated hands-on problem-solving ability.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage.
  • Competitive Pay and Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Flexible Health Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
  • Basic and Optional Life Insurance.
  • Post-Retirement Health Insurance.
  • Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after one year of service.
  • Optional employee-contributed retirement account.

Pay

Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000 annually. Posted salary rates are determined based on experience and education.

Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required. For such positions, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the appropriate U.S. Government agency. The decision to pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of The Research Foundation for SUNY.

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