Senior Photonics Layout Engineer - Optical Solutions

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Molex is seeking a Senior Photonics Layout Engineer to join our Optical Solutions Business Unit (OSBU). In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team, contributing to the development of next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating photonic layouts. The Senior Photonics Layout Engineer will provide design support for existing and advanced photonic technology and collaborate with global, cross‑functional teams and supplier partners to develop next‑generation photonic solutions.

• Design GDS layouts based on advanced commercial tools
• Conduct DRC and ensure seamless transfer of PIC layout to the foundries
• Closely interact with the foundries to rectify and remedy competing technical requirements
• Clearly document technical information relevant to all steps of tape‑outs and correspondence with foundries and other partners
• Program custom codes for automation of layout development, DRC, and PDK library maintenance

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Optical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or any related technical fields
• At least 2 years of relevant industrial or academic experience in developing photonic/electrical layouts
• Experience with photonic and optoelectronic devices
• Experience with CMOS semiconductor and backend processes
• Experience with layout development tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, etc.

• PhD degree, typically in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or any related technical fields
• At least 4 years of industry experience in developing PIC layouts
• Have prior experience in designing integrated optical devices and components

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 – $225,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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