What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Waveguide Materials Engineer position at Magic Leap - Multiple Locations?
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The opportunity
As a Waveguide Materials Engineer within our Waveguide Materials R&D group, you will evaluate current and future inorganic and organic waveguide substrates, contributing to advancements in materials development.
What you’ll do
- Characterize inorganic and organic waveguide substrates, including glass, crystal, and polymer, using advanced materials analysis techniques.
- Analyze materials characterization data and summarize findings for documentation and presentations.
- Diagnose issues with materials and metrology equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test data.
- Own characterization tools by troubleshooting issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Communicate insights, collaborate with colleagues, and present data to cross-functional engineering teams.
The experience you bring
- 1–2 years of experience with metrology techniques (e.g., ellipsometry, interferometry, AFM, SEM) – experience preferred but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related physical science/engineering field.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
It’s exciting if you also have
- Experience in laboratory or semiconductor-related fields
- Knowledge of optics or a foundational background in the field
- Familiarity with JMP, Python, or MATLAB
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
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