Process Engineer - III-V Semiconductors

Edison Smart®
College Station, TX

Process Engineer for III-V Semiconductor Devices



Edison is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced III-V semiconductor fabrication processes, with a focus on GaAs based laser devices


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This is a hands on, technical role spanning both research development and device fabrication. You will play a key role in developing robust, repeatable processes and supporting the transition of experimental device concepts into reliable fabrication flow


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What you’ll be do

  • ingOwn and develop end-to-end III-V device fabrication proces
  • sesWork across lithography, dry/wet etching, thin film deposition, and metallizat
  • ionDesign and execute process development, qualification, and yield improvement experime
  • ntsIntegrate unit processes into full device fabrication flows for photonic structu
  • resTroubleshoot process and device performance issues using data-driven analy
  • sisCollaborate closely with academic researchers and external partners on process transfer and optimizat
  • ionSupervise and support a process technician in daily cleanroom operati
  • onsMaintain process documentation, control plans, and fabrication reco
  • rdsOperate within a multi-user cleanroom with dynamic priorities and shared equipm


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What you'll

  • needHands-on experience in semiconductor cleanroom process enginee
  • ringStrong background in lithography, etching, and thin film deposition techni
  • quesExperience with III-V materials (e.g., GaAs, InP, GaN) strongly prefe
  • rredUnderstanding of process control, yield improvement, and root cause anal
  • ysisExperience working in both R&D and fabrication environm
  • entsAbility to work collaboratively across technical and academic t
  • eamsPrior experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is an advan
  • tageDegree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related f


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  • mpanyThis is a unique opportunity to work on next-generation semiconductor and photonic device technologies for a VC backed startup, in a highly collaborative research environment, with direct impact on advanced device development and process innova


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