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Key Responsibilities:
- Epitaxial Growth: Design and execute MOCVD growth runs for compound semiconductor structures.
- Recipe Optimization: Develop and refine growth recipes to achieve precise thickness control, doping profiles, and wavelength uniformity across large-diameter wafers.
- Characterization & Analysis: Analyze epi-wafers using Photoluminescence, XRD, Hall Effect, and SIMS data to correlate growth parameters with device performance.
- Hardware Ownership: Manage MOCVD reactor maintenance, including seasoning, part changes, and troubleshooting hardware issues.
- Yield Improvement: Drive root-cause analysis for defects and implement process controls to maximize High-Volume Manufacturing yields.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Device Design and Fab teams to translate simulation requirements into tangible epitaxial layers.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Technical Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience operating MOCVD systems (e.g., Aixtron or Veeco platforms).
- Optical Expertise: Specific experience with optoelectronic devices and an understanding of Quantum Well structures is highly desirable.
- Data Proficiency: Strong background in statistical process control.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $100,000 – 140,000USD.
Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
Skills Required
- Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience operating MOCVD systems
- Experience with optoelectronic devices and Quantum Well structures
- Strong background in statistical process control
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation, with RSUs frequently framed as a valued component of offers. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look-back further reinforces equity access as part of rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are presented as a clear strength, with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting highlighted as supportive features. Auto-enrollment and match eligibility details indicate a structured retirement program for U.S. employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options are described, including PPO and HDHP/HSA choices and Kaiser in some locations, suggesting breadth and choice in coverage. Health and well-being programming is also characterized as part of a comprehensive benefits approach.
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What We Do
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.
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