Pixel Design Engineer – Process R&D

ovt; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OVT is seeking a Pixel Design Engineer within the Process R&D team to drive innovation in pixel architecture and process optimization. You will advance simulation methodologies and develop next‑generation pixel technologies for cutting‑edge imaging and display solutions.

You will collaborate cross‑functionally with process integration, design, and system teams to optimize pixel performance, validate models, and contribute to sensor technologies across PD/DPD/NIR/ToF and LCOS applications for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pixel optimization and performance enhancement.
• 5+ years of experience in device-based technologies, CIS process experience strongly preferred.
• Background in simulation tools and semiconductor device physics.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in R&D environments.
• MS EE or MS in Physics; PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize pixel structures and fabrication processes to improve electrical/optical performance and efficiency.
• Develop, enhance, and validate simulation methodologies for CIS pixel optimization and system-level modeling.
• Collaborate with process integration and design teams to improve pixel characteristics and develop new pixel architectures tailored to specific applications, including PD, DPD, NIR, ToF and LCOS.
• Partner with system engineering and architecture teams to model and optimize devices, components, and full systems leveraging OVT sensors and display technologies.
• Contribute to next-generation sensors and display performance through data-driven modeling and cross-functional innovation.

Skills

Pixel optimization

Device technologies

Semiconductor processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Semiconductor device physics

Education

MSEE / MS in Physics

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Role Overview

As a Pixel Design Engineer within the Process R&D team, you will work on innovation in pixel architecture and process optimization. You will play a key role in advancing simulation methodologies, developing next-generation pixel technologies, and collaborating cross-functionally to enable cutting-edge imaging and display solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize pixel structures and fabrication processes to improve electrical/optical performance and efficiency.
• Develop, enhance, and validate simulation methodologies for CIS (CMOS Image Sensor) pixel optimization and system-level modeling.
• Collaborate with process integration and design teams to improve pixel characteristics and develop new pixel architectures tailored to specific applications, including - Phase Detect (PD), Dual Pixel Detection (DPD), Near-Infrared (NIR), Time-of-Flight (ToF) and LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon)
• Partner with system engineering and architecture teams to model and optimize devices, components, and full systems leveraging OVT sensors and display technologies.
• Contribute to next-generation sensors and display performance through data-driven modeling and cross-functional innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pixel optimization and performance enhancement.
• 5+ years of experience in device-based technologies, including development of advanced semiconductor processes (CIS process experience strongly preferred).
• MSEE, MS in Physics, or equivalent required; PhD preferred.
• Background in simulation tools and semiconductor device physics.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in R&D environments.

Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $140,000 - $170,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.

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