Shift Engineer
- Application Deadline: Feb. 21, 2025
- Eindhoven
- Hybrid
SMART Photonics is a global leader in Indium Phosphide (InP) photonic integration, offering foundry services to customers developing next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Our technology enables innovation across telecommunications, medical devices, data centers, and sensing industries.
Introduction:
This role is for a real team player who likes to have a leading role in solving challenging, technical issues in our Photonics Chips Manufacturing environment. As our Shift Engineer you are in lead as a problem owner during night and weekend shifts, you drive technical solutions within the operations team. During the shifts you are challenged to minimize downtime on our tools and ensure maximum quality to our customers.
As our Shift Engineer, you will report directly to the Shift Lead.
Daily tasks:
- Be a first line engineer in troubleshooting technical problems in our production line;
- Deliver technical support to contribute to rapid solutions of complex technical issues;
- You decide when a situation is too complex and support of a specialist is needed – you understand the risks of a “quick fix”;
- Arrange a solid follow up to minimize impact on cycle time;
- We aim for zero repeat errors, so you prevent disturbances from reoccurring by feeding issue resolution in cooperation with other involved teams;
- Participate and take the lead in continuous improvement projects.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant technical field (electronics, physics, photonics);
- At least 4 years in the semiconductor industry, and with solving complex technical issues;
- Wafer handling experience – insights on the complete wafer production process and the used tools is a big plus;
- Extremely accurate and able to manually handle the finest equipment and tools;
- Ability to follow procedures and experience of working with quality management system;
- A strong match with the following company values: Work Smart, Eye for Quality and Teamwork;
- Good communication skills in English, knowledge about the Dutch language is a big plus;
- Available for 5-shifts schedule is a must have (please note in during certain training modules you have to work in dayshifts)
We offer:
- A collaborative and diverse team of high professionals;
- The unique chance to get on board of a highly valued company in the field of Photonics and join the Shift engineering team;
- Located at the sparkling and inspiring High-Tech Campus in Eindhoven (Netherlands);
- Making an impact & adding value;
- 30% shift allowance on top of the salary.
Great Place to Work
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Competitive salary & bonus structure
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Flexible work hours & remote options
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Comprehensive health & dental plan
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Generous vacation & PTO policy
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Continuous learning & development
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Dynamic & inclusive team culture
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State-of-the-art office facilities
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Staff discounts & perks program
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Eco-friendly workplace initiatives
About the company
SMART Photonics aims to improve people’s lives and create a better world with the help of integrated photonics. We are an independent foundry - producing high-end Photonic Integrated Circuits for customers.
Our goal? To always look for innovative solutions that make a difference for our customers. From proof of concept to full production.
Technology like integrated photonics plays an essential role in finding and developing solutions for the world’s problems, such as reducing energy consumption, personalizing healthcare, improving mobility and satisfying our continuous hunger for information. SMART Photonics offers solutions for data and telecommunication, as well as for sensing – such as Lidar – and medical applications. And it doesn’t stop there.
2018Launched our groundbreaking platform, revolutionizing industry standards and empowering users globally.
2019Expanded to 3 new continents, with a passionate team of 500+ dedicated professionals.
2020Awarded "Innovator of the Year" by Tech Visionaries, recognizing our relentless drive for excellence.
2021Pioneered sustainable business practices, setting a green benchmark in our industry.
2022Surpassed 10 million satisfied customers, solidifying our reputation for unparalleled service.
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