Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Optics, or a related technical field.
10+ years of industry experience in semiconductor or optoelectronic device characterization.
Strong understanding of electrical, optical, and thermal characterization techniques for semiconductor devices.
Experience with automated test systems and measurement instrumentation.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in JMP, Python, Excel, or similar data analysis tools.
Experience with statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Responsibilities
Perform optical, electrical, and thermal characterization of microLED devices throughout the development lifecycle.
Design, develop, and maintain automated measurement systems and test scripts to improve characterization efficiency and repeatability.
Analyze characterization data to extract key performance metrics, including optical output power, forward voltage, emission wavelength, EQE, and device reliability characteristics.
Drive root cause analysis of device performance and reliability issues, providing data-driven recommendations to engineering teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally with various engineering teams to optimize device performance and manufacturing yield.
Develop new characterization methodologies and best practices to support microLED technologies.
Mentor junior engineers in characterization techniques and laboratory best practices.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Flexible work hours with remote working options.
Professional development opportunities and training.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Perform optical, electrical, and thermal characterization of microLED devices throughout the development lifecycle.
Design, develop, and maintain automated measurement systems and test scripts to improve characterization efficiency and repeatability.
Analyze characterization data to extract key performance metrics, including optical output power, forward voltage, emission wavelength, external quantum efficiency (EQE), and device reliability/degradation characteristics.
Drive root cause analysis of device performance and reliability issues, providing data-driven recommendations to process, device, and design engineering teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally with process integration, epitaxy, device design, and product engineering teams to optimize device performance and manufacturing yield.
Develop new characterization methodologies, test procedures, and best practices to support next-generation microLED technologies.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
Document experimental procedures, results, and conclusions in clear technical reports and present findings to cross-functional teams.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians in characterization techniques, data analysis, and laboratory best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Optics, or a related technical field.
10+ years of industry experience in semiconductor or optoelectronic device characterization.
Strong understanding of electrical, optical, and thermal characterization techniques for semiconductor devices.
Experience with automated test systems and measurement instrumentation.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in JMP, Python, Excel, or similar data analysis tools.
Experience with statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment while collaborating effectively across engineering disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optics, or a related field.
Direct experience with microLED, LED, VCSEL, laser, or other III-V semiconductor device characterization.
Familiarity with metrology tools such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), optical microscopy, profilometry, and other optical characterization techniques.
Experience with reliability testing, failure analysis, and lifetime characterization.
Experience developing automated test software using Python, LabVIEW, or similar programming environments.
Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and process integration.
