Infrared FPA Process Engineer

SAAZ Micro Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAZ Micro Inc. seeks a Process Engineer to join the detector team for infrared focal plane arrays fabrication. You will handle wafer-level processes from epi wafer to diced arrays at UCSB Nanofab and partner facilities in CA, contributing to ISO cleanroom production and rigorous documentation.

Ideal candidates have hands-on semiconductor fabrication experience, strong communication, and strict adherence to safety and quality guidelines, with US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline, or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on processing of semiconductor devices in cleanrooms including photolithography, dry etch, wet etch, evaporation, sputtering, dicing, and lift-off.
• At least 3 years of hands-on semiconductor fabrication experience.
• General ISO 5/6 cleanroom practices and following laboratory rules.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on wafer and/or component fabrication in ISO 5/6 cleanrooms.
• Set up and operate lab equipment to manufacture infrared focal plane arrays and sensors.
• Refine fabrication processes; troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Inspect product at critical steps using microscope, SEM, ellipsometer and profilometer.
• Collaborate with senior staff to perform experiments and document findings.
• Follow schedules, written instructions, and document results.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and PPE; manage hazardous materials safely.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication experience

ISO 5/6 cleanroom practices

Documentation & communication

Time management & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering

Tools

Microscope

SEM

Ellipsometer

Profilometer

Job description

SAAZ Micro Inc. seeks a Process Engineer to join the detector team for infrared focal plane arrays fabrication. You will handle wafer-level processes from epi wafer to diced arrays at UCSB Nanofab and partner facilities in CA, contributing to ISO cleanroom production and rigorous documentation.

Ideal candidates have hands-on semiconductor fabrication experience, strong communication, and strict adherence to safety and quality guidelines, with US work eligibility.