Semiconductor Process Engineer

The Semiconductor Process Engineer will oversee epitaxial growth and process optimization in a high-volume, 24/7 production environment, applying materials science expertise to MOVPE processes in Phoenix.

Location

Phoenix, AZ (onsite)

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine epitaxial growth recipes, analyzing materials characterization data to enable new processes and drive optimization
• Establish SPC methods and monitor reactor metrics to boost production yield and track process capability for continuous improvement
• Lead reactor troubleshooting and analyze production failures, authoring and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Create, document, and approve SOPs and work instructions for reactor management and maintenance activities
• Perform, oversee, schedule, and document all reactor maintenance tasks
• Develop and maintain the reactor schedule for production and maintenance activities
• Synthesize findings into detailed reports and presentations
• Collaborate with groups such as business development, quality, characterization and operations to support business growth
• Contribute to the development of company intellectual property

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in materials science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of epitaxial growth experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Direct MOVPE experience preferred
• Understanding of electronic and optical device physics
• Knowledge of SPC principles and software packages
• Hands-on experience performing reactor maintenance

Technologies

• MOVPE
• Aixtron

Other Duties

• Minimal travel required

Application Questions

• Do you have Aixtron experience?
• Epitaxial material experience?
• Compound semiconductor experience?
• Semiconductor processing experience?
• Production engineering experience?