Advanced Technology - Semiconductor Process Engineer

nLIGHT; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health benefits beginning start date

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

nLIGHT, headquartered in Camas, WA, seeks a Semiconductor Process Engineer to advance next-generation laser products. You will support R&D programs, transfer processes to production, and ensure robust process control in a fast-growing, vertically integrated setting.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in electronics or photonics process engineering, cleanroom exposure, and hands-on lithography, metrology, and vacuum systems expertise. US-born or authorized applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in chemical, materials, photonics, electronics, or related field with years of experience.
• Experience engineering electronics or photonics devices.
• Experience in cleanroom or lab environments.
• Wafer process experience for GaAs/InP photonics devices, lithography and nano-lithography.
• Familiar with DOE, SPC, FMEA and data analysis in R&D programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead wafer fab processes for semiconductor lasers.
• Drive innovative process designs to solve fabrication challenges.
• Create CAD drawings of photo masks for production.
• Collaborate with Epitaxy, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Engineering and NPI teams.

Skills

Wafer fabrication

GaAs/InP photonics

Photo lithography

DOE statistics

SPC quality

Education

Master’s degree +4 yrs

Bachelor’s +6 yrs

Tools

SEM

AFM

XRD

Vacuum systems

Job description

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

• 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: $95,000 - $115,000 annually

• Sr Advanced Technology Process Engineer: $105,000 - $145,000 annually

Other Compensation and 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

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 this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

E-Verify Participation: nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Right to Work Poster