Semiconductor Process Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineer to support epitaxial growth, process improvements, and production readiness in a technical manufacturing environment. Hands-on MOCVD experience and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes are essential.

You will work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to maximize uptime and document growth runs, changes, and corrective actions. A degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years semiconductor process engineering or related manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on MOCVD experience required.
• Background with InP, GaAs, or related compound semiconductor materials.
• Experience supporting production environments, process control, and technical problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of vacuum and gas-flow systems; familiarity with toxic gas handling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MOCVD experience

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Vacuum systems knowledge

Gas-flow systems knowledge

Safety practices (toxic gas handling)

Production support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Eng., Chemical Eng., or related field

Tools

MOCVD equipment

Vacuum systems

Gas-flow systems

Equipment maintenance coordination

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 08/24/2026

Design Hire is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineer to support advanced epitaxial growth, process improvement, and production readiness in a technical manufacturing environment. This role is a strong fit for someone with hands-on MOCVD experience who can troubleshoot equipment, improve repeatability, and support high-quality semiconductor production.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of semiconductor process engineering, epitaxy, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Hands-on MOCVD experience required.
• Background with InP, GaAs, or related compound semiconductor materials.
• Experience supporting production environments, process control, and technical problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of vacuum systems, 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.