Silicon Photonics Process Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

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Cupertino, CA
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$129,300–$225,300 / yr
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TL;DR · Silicon Photonics Process Integration Engineer

The Silicon Photonics Process Integration Engineer joins the Biophotonics team to help build next-generation silicon photonic integrated circuits. This hands-on role involves turning requirements into process specifications and execution plans while working closely with internal design, PDK, and test teams. The engineer will run process development with external vendors, managing everything from DOE and wafer planning to data review and final decisions. Key responsibilities include tracking schedules across parallel workstreams, maintaining process documentation, and managing deliverables. Required skills include experience in cleanroom fabrication such as lithography, thin-film deposition, etch, and metrology. Candidates should possess a research background in photonic devices or integrated photonics, with familiarity in semiconductor process integration from front-end fabrication through post-fab processes like wafer thinning, singulation, and packaging.

What you'll do

  • Convert technical requirements into specific process specifications and execution plans.
  • Manage process development with external vendors from DOE to wafer planning.
  • Review and analyze process data to make informed technical decisions.
  • Track schedules, deliverables, and open issues across multiple parallel workstreams.
  • Drive technical issues and project milestones to closure.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation for the silicon photonics platform.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or MS with equivalent research experience in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field (preferred).
  • Hands-on cleanroom fabrication experience in lithography, thin-film deposition, etch, or metrology (preferred).
  • Research background in photonic devices or integrated photonics (preferred).
  • Familiarity with semiconductor process integration from front-end fabrication through post-fab processes (preferred).
  • Experience designing experiments (DOE) and analyzing process data (preferred).
  • Experience working with external fabs, vendors, or shared cleanroom facilities (preferred).
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills (preferred).

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