Semiconductor Epitaxy Process Engineer (MOCVD)

Design Hire LLC

Georgia

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Design Hire is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineer in Houston, United States, to support advanced epitaxial growth, process improvement, and production readiness in a technical manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on MOCVD experience, ability to troubleshoot equipment, and collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to maintain uptime and drive quality across production runs.

Qualifications

2+ years of semiconductor process engineering or related manufacturing experience.
Hands-on MOCVD experience required.
Experience with InP, GaAs, or related compound semiconductor materials.
Experience supporting production environments, process control, and technical problem solving.
Knowledge of vacuum and gas-flow systems and related equipment infrastructure.
Familiarity with toxic gas handling and MOCVD safety practices.
Ability to support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair coordination, and process recovery.

Responsibilities

Perform compound semiconductor epitaxial growth activities using MOCVD equipment.
Support process optimization efforts to improve yield, consistency, quality, and production performance.
Troubleshoot tool, material, and process-related issues across active manufacturing operations.
Work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support equipment uptime and issue resolution.
Document growth runs, process changes, characterization results, maintenance activity, and corrective actions.