Senior Staff Epitaxy Process Engineering, Raxium

Socket.dev; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 329,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a highly-skilled Epitaxy (Epi) Process Engineer to drive Epi growth processes for our microLED technology at scale. You will own the production methodologies and oversee volume manufacturing in a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley.

Collaborate across Epi, Equipment Engineering and Operations, solving complex materials and device issues with a detail-oriented mindset. Individual pay includes base salary, bonus target, equity, and benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Epitaxial growth

Technical leadership

MOCVD tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Applied Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

MOCVD

Job description

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 Ph.D. 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

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Responsibilities:

• 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.