III-V Laser 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

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