Process Development Engineer, Infrared Detectors

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Goleta, CA, is seeking an engineer to join the uncooled detector R&D team. You will develop wafer fab processes, including plasma etch, PVD/PECVD, and related steps for infrared detector designs, and you will design and implement new processes while automating or improving existing ones.

The role involves hands-on fabrication and characterization of pilot lots, collaboration with device physicists and technicians, and contributing to the overall product

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of related experience is desirable.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, MATLAB, JMP, Python, SQL) a plus.
• Experience with AMAT tools Centura and Endura is desired.
• Experience with wafer fabrication equipment and metrology tools.
• Interest in microelectronics, MEMS fabrication, and ISO/AMS environments will help.

Responsibilities

• Innovate new wafer fab processes to enable the technology roadmap.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, document results.
• Set up pilot lots on production equipment and evaluate feasibility.
• Characterize results with quantitative metrology tools.
• Automate or improve established processes.
• Collaborate with sustainment engineers or technicians.
• Specify, procure, and qualify new equipment as needed.
• Work with tool design engineers to modify fixtures or tools.
• Document methods in MES-ready format.
• Plan for SPC practices and DOE where applicable.
• Support R&D through collaboration with device physicists and test engineers.

Skills

Data analysis

English communication

Computer skills

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Wafer fabrication

AMAT tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related technical discipline

Tools

AMAT Centura

AMAT Endura

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Goleta, CA, is seeking an engineer to join the uncooled detector R&D team. You will develop wafer fab processes, including plasma etch, PVD/PECVD, and related steps for infrared detector designs, and you will design and implement new processes while automating or improving existing ones.

The role involves hands-on fabrication and characterization of pilot lots, collaboration with device physicists and technicians, and contributing to the overall product