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R&D Engineer, Optical Design

Broadcom

On-site
Regensburg, Germany
Full-time
Senior
Staff
8+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 1h ago

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Job description

Broadcom is hiring a R&D Engineer, Optical Design — a full-time, based in Regensburg, Germany role. Apply directly on Broadcom's careers page below.

R&D Engineer Project lead and optical design

Location: Germany-Regensburg

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

· Lead development projects for data communication and sensor component products.

· Optical design of lenses for data communication and sensing component products, data communication transceivers, and coupling into fibers.

· Define the requirement profile of novel optical transceiver products, translate product requirements into precise specifications and designs.

· Product design for optical transmitters, receivers and transceivers for optical data communication and new applications, from definition of the requirements with the customer to the first design to manufacturability, up to qualification and hand-over to the global manufacturing team.

· Design of optical components including choice of suitable components and materials including substrates, interconnects, plastics, metal parts and lenses.

· Definition of production processes together with suppliers, with the Broadcom manufacturing team and our worldwide contract manufacturing partners.

· Issue product documentation, specification and application notes.

· Electro-optical characterization of components and devices, and creation of measurement setups.

· Practical verification of simulation results, including collaboration with external suppliers.

Qualifications:

· Master or PhD in Engineering or Physics.

· At least 8 years of relevant working experience.

· Proven experience as a Project Lead.

Desired proficiency in the following skills:

· Expertise in Ansys Zemax is preferred; experience with Lumerical is optional, and Python programming is a plus.

· Knowledge of optical components (LED, Photodiode) and packages.

· Profound know-how in materials for semiconductor products.

· Practical experience and interest in measurement technology; strong interest in hands-on laboratory work, prototyping, and evaluation.

· Self-contained, accurate working style and ability to integrate into teams across different functions and locations.

· Broad interest in interdisciplinary work interfacing to electronics, optics, fiber technology and communication systems.

· Full-time, permanent position, 100% on-site at our Regensburg location.

General Requirements:

· English communication skills, both verbal and written. Prepared to learn German and acquire German communication skills.

· Interface to customers as well as to suppliers and availability for travelling to contract manufacturers worldwide, especially Asia, travel requirement up to 25%.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for R&D Engineer, Optical Design at Broadcom?

The required skills for R&D Engineer, Optical Design at Broadcom include: Python.

What is the seniority level for R&D Engineer, Optical Design at Broadcom?

R&D Engineer, Optical Design at Broadcom is a Senior / Staff level position.

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