What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Technology - Semiconductor Process Engineer position at nLIGHT?
Who We Are
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Who You Are
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.
Functions
Functions
- 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
Qualifications
- 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.
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
- Advanced Technology Process Engineer II: $80,000 - $95,000 annually
- Sr Advanced Technology Process Engineer: $95,000 - $120,000 annually
Other Compensation and Benefits:
- Target Cash Bonus of 5% of your wages
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks
- 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
nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or Hr@nlight.net.
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