Semiconductor Detector Simulation/Device Processing/Characterization Engineer/Scientist

LASER COMPONENTS; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optoelectronic technology firm in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Semiconductor Detector Simulation/Device Processing/Characterization Engineer/Scientist for a full-time, on-site role. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in semiconductor materials. Responsibilities include managing inventory and ensuring quality control, while applying analytical skills in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to design, process, and characterize device and material properties.
• 2+ years of experience with specific semiconductor materials.
• Experience in the semiconductor or optoelectronic industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handling materials and managing inventory.
• Ensuring quality control of materials.
• Applying analytical skills to assess material properties and effectiveness.

Skills

Designing device and material properties

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related field

Job description

Semiconductor Detector Simulation/Device Processing/Characterization Engineer/Scientist

Since its establishment in 1982, LASER COMPONENTS has defined itself as a solution provider for optical and optoelectronic technologies. With more than 260 employees across seven locations on two continents, the owner-managed family company serves industries utilizing light. The company generates 60% of its sales from products it manufactures, including laser optics, avalanche photodiodes, pulsed laser diodes, IR detectors, pyroelectric detectors, laser modules, photon counters, and fiber optic assemblies.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Chandler, AZ. The position involves working with semiconductor material-based detectors with PIN and APD structures, specializing in Silicon, InAs, InGaAs, InAsSb, InAs/GaSb T2SL, and InAs/InAsSb T2SL. Responsibilities include day-to-day tasks such as handling materials, managing inventory, and ensuring quality control of materials, as well as applying analytical skills to assess material properties and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Ability to design, process, and characterize device and material properties.
• Master’s or PhD (preferably) degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related field.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• 2+ years of experience with at least one material from Silicon, InAs, InGaAs, InAsSb, InAs/GaSb T2SL, and InAs/InAsSb T2SL.
• Experience in the semiconductor or optoelectronic industry is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing