The Senior MOCVD Development Engineer will be the main driver in production environment and interface between the epi and development/advanced development groups. This job will require a strong modulator and laser device background and a solid understanding of epi to device performance interactions. This job is Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Keep metrics for this position will be daily and weekly production moves targets. This position will require the ability to take device development roadmaps, convert them to actionable epi process development/improvement plans, and drive these plans to completion. For advanced development, the engineer must be able to identify longer term projects or key technologies necessary for future device needs.
The Engineer will also support production by analyzing and modeling device data and tying it back to epi processes to improve yields and performance. Must have experience and vision to automate analytic processes to streamline and tighten epi distributions. Ability to work in a close-knit collaborative team environment is a must.
Qualifications- Fresh PhD in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science with strong emphasis in optoelectronic devices
- 0-2+ years industry experience in InP based optoelectronic epitaxy and devices is strongly preferred
- Fundamental compound semiconductor epitaxy experience
- Strong understanding of device performance to epitaxy process and design
- Aptitude to data query, perform statistical analysis, and present data and ideas to a diverse audience
- Must be able to lead and drive projects whether individual or part of a team
- Solid communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
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- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Skills Required
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science with strong emphasis on optoelectronic devices
- 0-2+ years of industry experience in InP-based optoelectronic epitaxy and devices
- Fundamental compound semiconductor epitaxy experience
- Strong understanding of device performance in relation to epitaxy processes and design
- Ability to query data, perform statistical analysis, and present data and ideas to diverse audiences
- Ability to lead and drive projects independently or as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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