Master Thesis “silicon Nitride Waveguide Process

vor 3 Wochen


Aachen, Deutschland AMO GmbH Vollzeit

**Master Thesis “Silicon nitride waveguide process development” (M/F/d)**

AMO GmbH is a research institute in the field of nanotechnology.

Our mission: we carry out scientific research in the fields of microelectronics, photonics, sensor technology, diagnostics, energy and environment to provide technological impulses for economic development. We are partners for regional and global innovators and seek sustainable solutions for current global challenges.
- We are pathfinders for the technology of tomorrow. Join us in bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and technological solutions_

**Your Tasks**:

- Systematic study of the impact of deposition and etching parameters on thin film quality
- Main characterization techniques planned to use: SEM, AFM, ellipsometry
- Fabrication of integrated nanophotonic waveguides with methods established at AMO
- Optical loss characterization of the waveguides
- Literature research, data analysis, presentation of results

**Your Profile**:

- Master-student in physics, electrical engineering, material science or similar
- Ideally with experience in micro-/nanofabrication
- Systematic working style, careful analysis of results
- Prior experience in SEM is a plus
- Fluent in both spoken and written English, German is a plus

**Our Offer**:

- Be part of our international, passionate, enthusiastic team of physicists and engineers combining ideas from various disciplines
- Excellent infrastructure (400 m² clean room equipped with state-of-the-art fabrication and characterization technologies) and modern workplaces
- Family friendly flexible working hours, including mobile working opportunity plus multiple benefits

**Interested? Then we should get to know each other**

**Contact for this position**:Dr. Rijil Thomas

COVID-19 considerations:
Work Location: In person



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