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VLC Photonics!
Welcome to the future of photonics! At VLC Photonics, we are driving the technological revolution through innovation in light and optics. We constantly seek bright and passionate minds who want to be part of our team.
Why to join us?
We value work-life balance and believe that a healthy balance leads to better performance and well-being. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive team where your contributions are valued, with opportunities for professional growth.
What do we offer?
- Flexibility in work hours to accommodate employees’ various schedules.
- Possibility to have Fridays off.
- Reduced working hours compared to Spain (36 weeks).
Christmas week is always off.
Half a day off on your birthday.
- Free healthy snacks.
- Referral rewards.
- Flexible wages (on public transport, food, kindergarten, and medical insurance).
Job Opportunities
📍 Valencia, Spain
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Full-time | Permanent contract
At VLC Photonics, we are looking for a hands-on Test Automation Engineer to develop and run automated testing processes for photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Your project:
Join us and take ownership of the automated test processes that ensure the performance and quality of our PICs. From planning and executing wafer and chip-level testing to supporting technical sales and customer interactions, your role will be key in delivering reliable and cutting-edge solutions to our clients worldwide.
You will:
- Prepare and execute automated tests of photonic wafers and chips.
- Analyze test results and contribute to technical reporting.
- Improve and optimize existing test methodologies and procedures.
- Support the sales team with technical input for quotations and meetings.
- Coordinate with internal technical departments and external partners.
- Participate in customer calls and R&D project proposals.
- Ensure test data is accurate, reproducible and actionable.
What we are looking for:
- A technically skilled and proactive engineer.
- Experience in photonics cleanroom environments and hands-on testing of PICs.
- Familiarity with lab instrumentation and automation tools.
- Proficient in data analysis using Python, Matlab or similar.
- Able to work both independently and in coordination with others.
- Ability to manage priorities and detail oriented.
- Master’s, PhD or background in Photonics, Telecommunications or related fields.
- Fluent in English (B2 minimum).
Ideal, but not essential:
- Experience with ficonTEC automated machinery for wafer-level testing or assembly.
- Knowledge of PIC design tools (e.g. Lumerical, Luceda).
- Familiarity with project or customer management.
What do we offer?
All team members at VLC Photonics enjoy the same benefits, focused on well-being and a healthy work-life balance. We believe that a positive and flexible work environment is key to long-term motivation and innovation.
Join an international and innovative team within the Hitachi Group, working at the forefront of photonics and research.
Interested? Apply now or share with someone who might be a fit.
📍 Valencia, Spain.
🌐 Marie Curie MSCA – POSTDIGITAL Plus Project.
We are looking for a motivated and curious researcher to join our team as a PhD fellow under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (ITN) POST-DIGITAL Plus, funded by the Horizon Europe program.
Your Project: Photonic Convolutional Accelerators: Harnessing Temporal and Wavelength-Division Processing in PICs.
Explore how photonic integrated circuits (PICs) can be used to accelerate convolutional operations. Your PhD will involve design, simulation and experimental demonstration of PIC-based convolutional architecture optimized for temporal and wavelength-division multiplexing.
You will:
- Work on the design and characterization of state-of-the-art photonic accelerators.
- Learn from academic secondments at CSIC (Spain) and UGent (Belgium).
- Enroll in a PhD program at Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).
What we are looking for:
- Master’s in physics or engineering (with photonics, optics, or AI focus).
- Programming skills in Python, Matlab, or similar.
- Interest in experimental optics, PICs, and neuromorphic computing.
- Not have lived in Spain more than 12 months in the last 3 years (MSCA mobility rule).
- No prior PhD degree and under 4 years of research experience.
Ideal, but not essential:
- Hands-on work in optical labs, characterization of PICs.
- Familiarity with tools like Lumerical, Luceda, VPI, or Synopsys.
- Experience in LaTeX, scientific writing, Linux-based systems, or ML integration.
Starting date: Between June and September 2025
What do we offer?
The same benefits as all VLC employees, which include a great work-life balance and a great quality of life on the Mediterranean coast. Plus, the project benefits: MSCA ITN contract with mobility and family allowances if eligible.
To apply:
Send your CV, cover letter, university transcripts, and letters of recommendation (if available) to: careers@vlcphotonics.com
📍 Valencia, Spain
We are always happy to hear from talented professionals interested in joining VLC Photonics.
Even if there are no open positions matching your profile at the moment, you are welcome to submit your application.
Please send us your CV and a short cover letter explaining your background, skills, and areas of interest.
We will review your information and contact you if any suitable opportunities arise in the future.
