Device Development Engineer

Tower Semiconductor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach, CA, seeks a PhD-level or equivalent experienced engineer to develop and optimize III-V semiconductor lasers and devices in its manufacturing facilities. The role covers first principles simulations, epitaxial growth technique development, and process integration to deliver high-yield devices.

The candidate will evaluate optical/electrical performance, diagnose yield issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance Tower's photonics and silicon

Qualifications

• PhD in semiconductor optics or related field; or 5+ years in a similar role.
• Practical knowledge of III-V epitaxial reactor growth (MOCVD or MBE).
• In-depth knowledge and experience with developing III-V semiconductor processing steps and integration.
• Expert-level understanding of the outputs and figures of merit for lasers and other III-V devices.
• Optical and electrical characterization experience of III-V devices (lasers, amplifiers, modulators, transistors).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize semiconductor lasers and other III-V devices within Tower fabs.
• Perform first principles device simulations and epitaxial growth technique development.
• Integrate processing steps to build devices and test/analyze results.
• Troubleshoot and improve yield for III-V devices in a volume foundry environment.

Skills

III-V processing

Device integration

Laser characterization

Volume foundry experience

Optical engineering

Education

PhD in semiconductor optics

Tools

MOCVD

MBE

Job description

About Tower Semiconductor

Recruiting World Class Talent For A World Class Leader! Join Tower Semiconductor!

Looking for a career path in the high tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world! If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high tech industry then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for the development and optimization of semiconductor lasers and other III-V semiconductor devices within Tower's manufacturing facilities. The role encompasses first principles simulation of devices, development and optimization of epitaxial growth techniques, process integration to build such devices within Tower fabs, and test and analysis of the resulting devices.

This Job is for you If Can

• In-depth knowledge and experience with developing III-V semiconductor processing steps and integration
• Expert-level understanding of the outputs and figures of merit for lasers and other III-V device
• Optical and electrical characterization experience of III-V devices (lasers, amplifiers, modulators, transistors)

Job Requirements

• Have a PhD in semiconductor optics or a related field and/or at least 5 years of experience in a similar role at another company
• Practical knowledge of III-V epitaxial reactor growth concerns (MOCVD or MBE)
• In-depth knowledge and experience with developing III-V semiconductor processing steps and integration
• Expert-level understanding of the outputs and figures of merit for lasers and other III-V devices
• Optical and electrical characterization experience of III-V devices (lasers, amplifiers, modulators, transistors)
• Experience with troubleshooting and improving yield for such devices in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with heterogeneous integration of III-V devices with silicon devices (photonics, BiCMOS, power)
• Basic understanding of primary reliability failure modes for III-V devices (especially lasers)
• Experience in a volume foundry manufacturing environment

Compensation:

$160,000 - $220,000

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