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Senior Photonics Packaging Engineer

IC Resources · Lausanne

Lausanne · HybridFull-TimePosted Sep 14, 2026

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Job description

My client is looking for a Senior Photonics Packaging Engineer, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, developing advanced laser and frequency-comb technologies for applications in optical communications, sensing, LiDAR, and spectroscopy.

The Role

  • Develop photonic packaging for hybrid-integrated optoelectronic devices
  • Perform mechanical and thermal design of assemblies
  • Assemble and actively align devices using industrial equipment
  • Conduct root cause analysis on packaged devices
  • Support production planning and scale-up toward volume manufacturing

Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with semiconductor laser or silicon photonics packaging
  • CAD experience; exposure to LabVIEW, Python, or Matlab
  • Industrial experience preferred
  • Fluent in English

Offer

  • High-impact role in a growing photonics start-up
  • Competitive compensation and flexible working culture
  • Visa Sponsorship offered

If you’d like to discuss further, please contact Ella Flynn @ IC – Resources.

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