What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager--Thin Film Lithium Niobate Engineering position at Gooch & Housego PLC?
ABOUT US
G&H is a world leader in optical design, testing and manufacturing of a very broad portfolio array of acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.
G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.
ROLE
We are looking for an exceptional individual to take the lead technical role in design and process development of Thin Film Lithium Niobate Wafers based on SOITEC, SMARTCUT or related technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage technical contact with customers to capture requirements and determine suitable product solutions (with Sales Team)
- Hands-on design & lab work to identify substrate solutions, and develop bonding processes, exfoliation, and final polishing to meet customer requirements.
- Research/propose equipment best suited to maintain and improve wafer performance
- Define, manage and drive cost targets for Thin Film Wafer products
- Help review market trends and dynamics, identifying new applications and growth areas for our products.
- Work with Business Development and Engineering teams to convert new design-ins through our Gate review processes.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
- Advanced Degree preferred
Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.
In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.
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