Senior MOCVD Equipment Engineer – Cleanroom Process Dev

Avicena Tech; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Avicena Tech in Sunnyvale, CA is expanding its device fabrication cleanroom facility to support process development and ultra-low volume production. The MOCVD Equipment Engineer will be responsible for maintaining EPI reactors and all related systems, driving uptime, and coordinating with OEMs for repairs and warranties.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Aixtron/Veeco platforms, clean room operations, and strong communication within a small, agile team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting MOCVD reactors on Aixtron G3/G4/G5 or Veeco/Emcore platforms.
• Experience with arsenides, phosphides, or nitrides; hands-on maintenance of EPI reactors and related tools including metrology and hydrogen supply.
• Ability to wear respirator and SCBA; comfortable in a clean room and hazmat environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to work in a small, agile company setting.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment uptime and lifecycle management for EPI reactors and support systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, unplanned repairs, and optimization tasks on EPI equipment and ancillary systems.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans per OEM recommendations for EPI tools.
• Coordinate with OEMs for warranty, retrofit, and repair activities.
• Maintain a comprehensive spare parts and consumables database to minimize downtime.
• Review and assist with compressed gas delivery systems and routine bottle changes.
• Evaluate plans to improve uptime and performance; collaborate with Process Engineering.
• Develop off-site parts refurbishment and cleaning programs.
• Support environmental, safety, health programs; participate in site ERT as needed.

Skills

Hands-on MOCVD maintenance

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Tools

MS Office

Fab MES

SPC

Job description

Avicena Tech in Sunnyvale, CA is expanding its device fabrication cleanroom facility to support process development and ultra-low volume production. The MOCVD Equipment Engineer will be responsible for maintaining EPI reactors and all related systems, driving uptime, and coordinating with OEMs for repairs and warranties.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Aixtron/Veeco platforms, clean room operations, and strong communication within a small, agile team.