Please note:  This job does not provide sponsorship.  Applicants must be US citizens or have green card.  

Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop epitaxial growth recipes and analyze materials characterization data to develop new processes and drive process optimization
• Develop SPC methods and reactor metrics to increase production yield, track process capability, and drive continuous improvement
• Lead reactor troubleshooting activities and conduct analysis of production failures, including authoring and executing corrective actions as necessary
• Generate, document and approve SOPS and WI's for reactor management and maintenance activities
• Perform, oversee, schedule and document all reactor maintenance
• Develop and maintain reactor schedule for production and maintenance activities
• Summarize work with detailed reports and presentations
• Interface directly with groups such as business development, quality, characterization and operations in order to help grow the business
• Contribute to the development of company intellectual property

Other Duties

• Minimal travel required

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in material science, electrical engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years 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
• Experience in performing hands-on reactor maintenance activities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Potential exists to manage team of growth technicians

Physical Demands

Equipment Used

• Production epitaxial growth platforms

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