Industrial Internship - Semiconductor packaging and reliability testing

We are a young and dynamic startup founded in 2020 by experts who have developed a game-changing photonic technology in the laboratories of IBM Research in Zurich.

We have developed a unique technology to bring a material with an extremely strong Pockels coefficient into a scalable silicon photonics platform. Having this physical effect available in integrated photonic circuits has been a scientific and technological breakthrough, which enables the realization of advanced photonic structures and completely new applications, e.g. for photonic AI networks and quantum computing.

At Lumiphase, we are bringing this new technology to market, while at the same time developing new scientific and technological concepts. The internship project is placed at the heart of our R&D activities and will ensure that our groundbreaking semiconductor chips can be tested to their full performance potential with appropriate electrical, optical and mechanical integration solutions.

Details about the project

During this internship project, you will collaborate closely with R&D engineers to enhance our test capabilities. You will gain understanding of our electrical and optical testing hardware, learn about photonic characterization methods, and engage in both conceptual and practical lab work. This hands-on experience will provide you with a comprehensive background in industry-driven R&D activities. Your daily tasks may include:

• Design and improvement of experimental setups for electrical or electro-optical characterization and robustness testing of integrated photonic devices.
• Implementation of new test methods within these setups (instrument selection, integration, and measurement routine coding)
• Design of PCBs for mechanical sample fixation and electrical routing.
• Conducting measurements, analyzing data, and preparing documentation..
• Engaging in hands-on lab tasks, such as setting up new instruments, installation of hardware components and samples into test chambers, or definition and execution of calibration routines.

The duration of the project work will be determined in accordance with the regulations of your university, a duration of 6 months is preferred.

What we are looking for

Seeking a motivated candidate with a strong interest in electrical engineering and micro-scale photonics. Desired qualifications:

• Interest in working with electrical and optical measurement equipment and designing lab setups for delicate semiconductor component testing (prior hands-on experience is a plus).
• Good Python programming skills for implementing test routines, communicating with measurement instruments and data analysis. Experience with Git and SQL is an advantage.
• Experience in using PCB design and/or CAD software is an advantage
• Good communication skills, team spirit, and a desire to contribute within a dynamic deep-tech startup.
• Enrolled to Master’s or Bachelor’s program in electrical or mechanical engineering, mechatronics, applied physics, or similar field.

At Lumiphase, we offer a young, fast-growing, and dynamic working environment with broad options for personal development. We have world-class technical people who love to share their skills with new team members. People from all around the world have joined us, creating an open-minded and diverse team spirit. We also value and want to make strides towards equality/diversity across the company - including in leadership position - and strongly encourage women candidates to apply.

All of us are dedicated to creating superior photonic products to solve hard problems in the field of communication as a big team effort.

We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work, and enable a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance.

• ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax
• On-site fitness room, canteen, and top quality coffee machine
• Free weekly yoga classes
• and a lot of fun team events!

We look forward to welcoming talented, new members to our team.