Advanced Technology - Semiconductor Process Engineer

nLIGHT • Vancouver, WA

308d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The primary job function is to develop next-generation laser products in a fast-growing, vertically integrated company. The Semiconductor Process Engineer is responsible for supporting nLIGHT's advanced semiconductor laser research and development programs and transferring processes to full production under New Product Introduction (NPI). The successful candidate will be highly motivated with an excellent track record of process engineering experience in electronics or photonics products.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with 4 plus years of experience or Bachelor's with 6 plus years of experience in: chemical, material, photonics, electronics, or a related physical sciences field.
• Experience in process engineering of electronics or photonics devices.
• Experience working within a semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom or laboratory environment.
• Hands on experience with fabrication of electronics or photonics devices: wafer process experience for GaAs/InP photonic devices, especially skills with photo lithography and nano lithography, Wet- /Dry-etching, oxide film deposition, sputter coating, and metal evaporation process/equipment.
• Experience with metrology tools such as SEM, AFM, Photoluminescence, XRD etc.
• Experience with computer-controlled semiconductor processing equipment or vacuum systems.
• Strong knowledge of properties of III-V semiconductors especially GaAs/InP preferred.
• Understanding of and familiarity with manufacturing process control tools and methods such as SPC, DFM, FMEA, etc.
• Design-of-experiment (DOE) methodology and statistics-based data analysis in support of R&D programs.
• Ability to summarize and present results and conclusions clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Wafer Fab Processes for all aspects of fabricating innovative semiconductor lasers in III-V semiconductor materials
• Drive innovative solutions for novel process designs to solve fabrication challenges
• Design and make CAD drawings of photo masks
• Work closely with nLIGHT's Epitaxy, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Engineering and NPI Groups

Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees