Let us tell you a little bit about Sparc

Sparc Foundry develops and produces photonic semiconductors as part of a strong European photonics ecosystem.

The foundry will produce PICs (Photonic Integrated Circuits) and discrete components based on Group III‑V semiconductors. It will have the capacity to develop 20,000 wafers per year with different types of technologies based on Group III‑V materials, including GaAs (Gallium Arsenide), InP (Indium Phosphide) and GaN (Gallium Nitride). These components are used across industries such as automotive, telecommunications, quantum computing, consumer electronics, defence, aerospace and medicine.

What will you do with us?

What skill set are we looking for?

Personal traits we value

• Passion for technology — a genuine interest in advancing integrated semiconductor manufacturing.

• Attention to detail — meticulous documentation, careful execution of process steps and rigorous data recording.

• Analytical thinking — strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to apply statistical and simulation tools to identify root causes and optimise processes.

• Collaborative team player — comfortable working across design, test, equipment and manufacturing teams to achieve common goals.

What we offer:

• Competitive and transparent compensation
  This position includes the following gross annual salary range €30.000 and €45.000 and up to €65.000 for Staff Process Engineer (15+ years of experience). Specifics will be discussed during our first conversation.

• Clear and adaptive paid time off
  You’ll get 30 paid days off each year (23 standard vacation days + 7 additional company‑wide days)

• ️Morning working schedule
  From mid‑June to September, our working hours are 8:00–15:00, just like every Friday during the rest of the year.

• Remote Day
  You can choose which day per week you want to work from home.

• New branded office (coming soon!)
  We are building a new branded office full of services oriented to enhance our employee experience.

• ️ Real work–life balance
  Flexibility is built into the way we operate. We understand and value your life outside working hours, and taking care of your rest time and holidays is part of our culture.

• Multicultural team
  We’re a diverse group representing 5+ nationalities, and English is our common language to ensure everyone stays connected and included.

• Team moments and activities
  We enjoy spending time together, whether it’s for team‑building sessions, casual gatherings, or company meetups throughout the year.

• Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Services
  We are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family. In addition, we work with specialised partners to provide a full relocation package if you are coming from abroad.

If this role sounds like a good fit and you are excited to help scale photonic manufacturing, please apply — we look forward to hearing from you.