Principal MOCVD Engineer

Glint Tech Solutions; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Glint Tech Solutions seeks a Principal MOCVD Engineer to lead epitaxial growth for III-V laser and detector materials and oversee reactor performance for production and R&D. The role focuses on improving material quality, device performance, yield, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on MOCVD crystal growth experience, strong epitaxial knowledge, and a track record with DFB/EML devices; a Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on MOCVD crystal growth experience.
• Strong knowledge of epitaxial growth processes and materials characterization.
• Experience with DFB, EML, laser diode, photodetector, or related photonic devices.
• Experience operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting MOCVD reactors.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting production environments and yield improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MOCVD epitaxial growth and material characterization activities for laser manufacturing and R&D.
• Develop and optimize epitaxial growth processes for III-V semiconductor laser and detector materials.
• Support development and production of DFB, EML, and related optoelectronic devices.
• Improve material quality, device performance, and production yield through continuous process optimization.
• Maintain MOCVD reactor performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot epitaxial growth, material, and equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with device, process, manufacturing, and R&D engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to MOCVD engineers and technicians.
• Support production scheduling and development priorities.
• Maintain technical documentation and training materials in accordance with ISO 9000 quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory and manufacturing safety requirements.

Skills

MOCVD epitaxial growth

III-V epitaxy

DFB/EML device knowledge

MOCVD reactor operation

Education

MS/PhD in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

MOCVD reactors

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal MOCVD Engineer to lead epitaxial growth activities supporting the development and production of III-V semiconductor laser and detector materials, including DFB and EML devices.

This role will be responsible for MOCVD epitaxial growth, material characterization, reactor performance, process optimization, and production support. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in III-V semiconductor epitaxy and MOCVD crystal growth, with a focus on improving material quality, device performance, yield, and manufacturing reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MOCVD epitaxial growth and material characterization activities for laser manufacturing and R&D.
• Develop and optimize epitaxial growth processes for III-V semiconductor laser and detector materials.
• Support the development and production of DFB, EML, and related optoelectronic devices.
• Improve material quality, device performance, and production yield through continuous process optimization.
• Maintain MOCVD reactor performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot epitaxial growth, material, and equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with device, process, manufacturing, and R&D engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to MOCVD engineers and technicians.
• Support production scheduling and development priorities.
• Maintain technical documentation and training materials in accordance with ISO 9000 quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory and manufacturing safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in MOCVD crystal growth of III-V semiconductor materials, preferably for semiconductor lasers or related optoelectronic devices.
• Strong knowledge of epitaxial growth processes and materials characterization.
• Experience with DFB, EML, laser diode, photodetector, or related photonic devices strongly preferred.
• Experience operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting MOCVD reactors.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting production environments and yield improvement is preferred.