Process Engineer

Edison Smart®; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® in Texas is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of III-V semiconductor fabrication, with a focus on GaAs-based laser devices. This hands-on role spans research, development, and device fabrication to create robust, repeatable processes.

You will design experiments, integrate unit processes into complete fabrication flows, troubleshoot issues with data-driven analysis, and mentor a process technician in a multi-user cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in semiconductor cleanroom process engineering.
• Strong background in lithography, etching, and thin film deposition techniques.
• Experience with III-V materials (GaAs, InP, GaN) strongly preferred.
• Understanding of process control, yield improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Experience working in both R&D and fabrication environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop end-to-end III-V device fabrication processes.
• Work across lithography, dry/wet etching, thin film deposition, and metallization.
• Design and execute process development, qualification, and yield improvement experiments.
• Integrate unit processes into full device fabrication flows for photonic structures.
• Troubleshoot process and device performance issues using data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate closely with academic researchers and external partners on process transfer and optimization.
• Supervise and support a process technician in daily cleanroom operations.
• Maintain process documentation, control plans, and fabrication records.
• Operate within a multi-user cleanroom with dynamic priorities and shared equipment.

Skills

Cleanroom engineering

Lithography

Etching

Thin film deposition

III-V materials

Process control

Yield improvement

R&D and fabrication experience

Mentoring/supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Tools

Cleanroom equipment

Job description

Edison is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced III-V semiconductor fabrication processes, with a focus on GaAs-based laser devices.

This is a hands-on, technical role spanning both research and development and device fabrication. You will play a key role in developing robust, repeatable processes and supporting the transition of experimental device concepts into reliable fabrication flows.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and develop end-to-end III-V device fabrication processes
• Work across lithography, dry/wet etching, thin film deposition, and metallization
• Design and execute process development, qualification, and yield improvement experiments
• Integrate unit processes into full device fabrication flows for photonic structures
• Troubleshoot process and device performance issues using data-driven analysis
• Collaborate closely with academic researchers and external partners on process transfer and optimization
• Supervise and support a process technician in daily cleanroom operations
• Maintain process documentation, control plans, and fabrication records
• Operate within a multi-user cleanroom with dynamic priorities and shared equipment

What You’ll Need

• Hands-on experience in semiconductor cleanroom process engineering
• Strong background in lithography, etching, and thin film deposition techniques
• Experience with III-V materials (e.g., GaAs, InP, GaN) strongly preferred
• Understanding of process control, yield improvement, and root cause analysis
• Experience working in both R&D and fabrication environments
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and academic teams
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is an advantage
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field

Company

This is a unique opportunity to work on next-generation semiconductor and photonic device technologies for a VC backed startup in a highly collaborative research environment, with direct impact on advanced device development and process innovation.

Experience within defense, aerospace, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or R&D environments would be particularly relevant. Applicants must be a U.S Person as defined by applicable ITAR/EAR regulations.