Advanced Crystal Growth Process Engineer

Silfex; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company, an industry leader in precision silicon components for semiconductor tooling, seeks a Crystal Growth Process Engineer. You will develop scalable silicon crystal manufacturing solutions, applying applied research, data analysis, and machine learning to push performance and efficiency from lab to production.

Lead technical efforts, oversee crystal-growth equipment, collaborate across operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders, and drive innovative ideas

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Hands-on laboratory, machine shop, or industrial experience.
• Familiarity with microscopy and materials characterization methods.
• Experience with multi-physics simulations and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of statistics, DOE, and process control.
• Strong data analysis skills and exposure to ML/AI concepts.
• Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation for silicon crystal manufacturing.
• Use multi-physics simulations and materials testing to assess process impact on specs.
• Perform data analysis for process development and manufacturing, incl. ML/AI approaches.
• Review literature and industry best practices to improve yield and efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support R&D and manufacturing goals.
• Communicate technical information, plans, and performance clearly.
• Provide technical leadership on the manufacturing floor with technicians.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning concepts

Statistical tools

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemical engineering, physics or related field

Master’s or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, physics or related field

Tools

Microscopy techniques

X-ray diffraction

Materials characterization

Multi-physics simulations

Job description

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company, an industry leader in precision silicon components for semiconductor tooling, seeks a Crystal Growth Process Engineer. You will develop scalable silicon crystal manufacturing solutions, applying applied research, data analysis, and machine learning to push performance and efficiency from lab to production.

Lead technical efforts, oversee crystal-growth equipment, collaborate across operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders, and drive innovative ideas