Job DescriptionAs an MTS Epitaxy Development Engineer, you will be responsible for product-driven development of gallium nitride based epitaxial deposition processes using Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD). This position will be responsible for planning and execution of MOCVD experiments, analysis and review of metrology data, and working closely with process engineering to ensure necessary process controls for uniform and high yielding MOCVD processes. This position is additionally responsible for close cross-functional work with chip fabrication teams to identify and contribute to co-optimization of epitaxy and chip designs toward product requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Development and execution of product-driven epitaxial processes via MOCVD
- Analyze and review metrology data associated with epitaxial processes and equipment.
- Contribute to development and optimization of yield and process control metrics for epi
- Coordinate with chip fabrication team to plan and execute necessary epi experiments for co-optimization of epi and chip; may serve as member on cross-functional project team(s)
- Support quality systems requirements and new product introduction (NPI) requirements
- Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- MS or PhD in engineering (materials, electrical engineering, physics or related discipline)
- 1-5 years of industry experience in compound semiconductor epitaxial process development, semiconductor or manufacturing process engineering for product
- Experience with a variety of thin film metrology and characterization techniques
- Fabrication and/or test experience with LED, laser diode or similar optoelectronic devices
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of epitaxial growth experience in gallium nitride MOCVD, preferably in an R&D or process development environment supporting high-volume manufacturing.
- Laser device design and chip fabrication knowledge; technical background to effectively support epi/chip design co-optimization for various applications
- Strong analytical programming and/or data analysis skills (JMP, Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, etc)
- Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative and analytical problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented.
The full time base salary range for the position of MTS Epitaxy Development Engineer is $157,000 to $212,000 per annum. The range reflects the minimum and maximum possible base salary for new hires for the role, based on the advertised location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including work location, job related skills, experience, and relevant education and training. For more information about the base salary range applicable to the work location, talk to the recruiter.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.
Job BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, 401k
