Senior Staff Epitaxy Process Engineering, Raxium

Google; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target (25%)

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google's Raxium display group seeks an Epitaxy (Epi) Process Engineer to own growth processes for microLED technology at scale in Fremont, CA. You will ensure smooth operation methodology and oversight needed for volume manufacturing, collaborating closely with Epi, Equipment Engineering, and Operations teams.

The role emphasizes problem solving, process stability, and the development of novel processes with toolsets in a production environment to drive yield and capacity improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in EE/Material Science/Applied Physics.
• 6 years of experience in epitaxial growth.
• 5 years of technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions for meeting production demands of epitaxy processes at volume manufacturing scale.
• Develop strategies for improved process stability and control for yield improvement; bring up and qualify new tools.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve cycle times and process stability to meet throughput targets.
• Work with software, Epi operations and Epi engineering on SPC and process monitoring to maximize productivity.
• Lead resolution of complex materials and device issues as part of cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

MOCVD

Job description

This role is fully onsite in Fremont, CA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Applied Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience working in epitaxial growth.
• 5 years of experience in technical leadership.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD or advanced degree related to Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or Material Science.
• 8 years of experience working in an epitaxial growth manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with technical problem-solving and collaborative innovation.
• In depth knowledge of semiconductor materials in optoelectronic applications.
• In depth tool understanding of MOCVD and experience driving solutions in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to drive resolution of complex issues as part of cross-functional teams.

About the job

We are seeking a highly-skilled, motivated, and adaptable Epitaxy (Epi) Process Engineer. As part of the team, you will own driving Epi growth processes for our microLED technology at scale. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth process and operation methodology and oversight needed for volume manufacturing.

You will be part of a team to learn and develop our novel processes with toolsets in a production environment. This role requires a high level of collaboration with Epi, Equipment Engineering, and Operations teams along with a keen problem-solving and detail oriented mindset.

Google's Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and light-field display. With start-up roots and a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt next-generation display markets. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $236000 - $329000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Drive solutions for meeting production demands of epitaxy processes at volume manufacturing scale.
• Develop strategies for effective systems and methodologies enabling improved process stability and control for yield improvement. Bring up and qualify new suite of tools for increasing capacity.
• Provide capabilities and collaborate closely with the Operation teams to drive improved cycle times and process stability that address throughput requirements.
• Work with software, Epitaxy operations and Epitaxy engineering on statistical process control (SPC) and process monitoring for an expanded range of parameters to maximize productivity.
• Drive resolution of complex materials and device issues as part of cross-functional teams.

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