Device Scientist

Princeton Infrared Technologies, Inc. (PIRT) is a small startup developing advanced shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging and detection technology. With world leading products in SWIR imaging, we are looking for individuals to support our growing R&D and commercial business. This immediate opportunity is for a Device Scientist reporting to the company’s President. This is a full-time position in our Monmouth Junction, NJ office. PIRT personnel have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of tasks and create industry-leading technologies. This individual will be developing new detector structures, new III-V material products, as well as modifying various processing techniques to lower cost and improve yield.

Job Duties Include:

• Principal Investigator on R&D contracts
• Develop new detector structures that fulfill R&D contract needs and new product development
• Conduct device testing and analysis on specialty R&D devices
• Develop process flows for R&D detector material
• Improve semiconductor processes for production material
• Collaborate with chief scientist and outside technical advisors on proposals for new material development
• Work with and maintain relationships with external processing suppliers and vendors
• Create work instructions for processing technicians and outside vendors
• Manage processing technician

Job Requirements Include:

• 3 years experience working in a semiconductor fab
• 3 years experience with InP based materials
• Experience with thin film depositions (nitrides, oxides)
• Mask design experience for contact and stepper mask sets
• Document fab process flows for processing technicians
• Experience in development of APDs beneficial (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalanche_photodiode)
• Ability to model various detector device structures
• Ability to work at a very high technical level
• Experience with standard semiconductor test techniques, such as I-V and C-V measurement, required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for work performed
• Solution minded, willingness to continuously improve, ability to drive business improvement
• U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in sciences or engineering (preferred)
• Work experience: 5 years (includes graduate school)
• III-V material experience: 3 years

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Stock Options
• Paid time off
• Long-term disability benefits

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000