Senior MOCVD Engineer - InP Growth & Process Expert

Sierra Wireless; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Wireless in Alhambra, CA is seeking an experienced MOCVD Engineer to oversee daily sustaining operations, monitor material measurements and data, and ensure clean-room compliance.

The role requires teamwork, efficiency, and a diligent attitude, with duties including scheduling, equipment maintenance, data reporting, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or higher in a related field and 5+ years with InP-based MOCVD on Aixtron/Veeco tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Photonics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in InP-based bulk/MQW material growth with Aixtron/Veeco MOCVD tools.
• Hands-on maintenance of MOCVD tools and sustaining operations.
• Extensive material characterization experience (PL, XRD, SEM, SIMS, Hall, TEM, AFM).
• Familiarity with SPC, DOE, JMP and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set up daily operation schedule, create recipes, monitor process and equipment status.
• Maintain data records and report results to internal/external audiences.
• Lead failure analysis and yield improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with R&D, facilities and wafer fab processing groups.
• Create ISO‑compliant documentation for MOCVD procedures.

Skills

5+ years InP-based bulk/MQW growth

MOCVD tools maintenance

Material characterization know‑how (PL

DOE/ Six Sigma familiarity

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Photonics, or related field

Tools

MOCVD tools (Aixtron/Veeco)

Job description

Sierra Wireless in Alhambra, CA is seeking an experienced MOCVD Engineer to oversee daily sustaining operations, monitor material measurements and data, and ensure clean-room compliance.

The role requires teamwork, efficiency, and a diligent attitude, with duties including scheduling, equipment maintenance, data reporting, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or higher in a related field and 5+ years with InP-based MOCVD on Aixtron/Veeco tools.