Senior Materials & Surface Engineer, Photonics & MEMS

nEye.ai; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

nEye.ai is seeking a senior individual contributor with deep expertise in materials science and surface chemistry as it applies to semiconductor fabrication. This critical role will analyze and improve fabrication processes to enhance optical performance in silicon photonics devices.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and 7–15+ years of experience, and will work across design, process, and testing teams to optimize material interfaces. This position offers opportunities for impactful research and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7–15+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or advanced materials environments.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis and materials characterization techniques.
• Experience working in or closely with semiconductor fabs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate surface chemistry impacts on silicon-based photonic materials.
• Analyze etching and deposition effects on material performance.
• Collaborate with design and process teams for improved manufacturability.

Skills

Surface chemistry expertise

Materials characterization techniques

Deep understanding of interface physics

Expertise in dielectric and semiconductor thin films

Knowledge of plasma processes

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

XPS

SIMS

Job description

nEye.ai is seeking a senior individual contributor with deep expertise in materials science and surface chemistry as it applies to semiconductor fabrication. This critical role will analyze and improve fabrication processes to enhance optical performance in silicon photonics devices.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and 7–15+ years of experience, and will work across design, process, and testing teams to optimize material interfaces. This position offers opportunities for impactful research and innovation.