Senior Materials & Surface Scientist - Silicon Photonics

nEye Systems, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 316,848,000 - 371,952,000; Full time

Job summary

nEye Systems, Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist to improve optical performance in semiconductor fabrication processes. This critical role requires a PhD and 7-15+ years of experience in materials science or photonics. The successful candidate will analyze material interfaces and lead initiatives to enhance device reliability and yield while collaborating closely with design and process teams. Compensation ranges between $230,000 to $270,000 an hour based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 7 - 15+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or adjacent advanced materials environments.
• Deep understanding of surface chemistry and interface physics in semiconductor systems.
• Expertise in dielectric and semiconductor thin films and metallization.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how surface chemistry and material interfaces impact performance.
• Lead investigations connecting fabrication outcomes to device-level performance.
• Collaborate with fabrication partners on process evaluation and optimization.

Skills

Surface chemistry expertise

Materials characterization techniques

Plasma processes knowledge

Materials analysis intuition

Education

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

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

XPS

Ellipsometry

SIMS

Job description

nEye Systems, Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist to improve optical performance in semiconductor fabrication processes. This critical role requires a PhD and 7-15+ years of experience in materials science or photonics. The successful candidate will analyze material interfaces and lead initiatives to enhance device reliability and yield while collaborating closely with design and process teams. Compensation ranges between $230,000 to $270,000 an hour based on experience and skills.