Principal Engineer, Epitaxy
Apply NowCompany: MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.
Location: Lowell, MA 01852
Description:
Company Overview:
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.
MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise withmultiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assemblyand test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundryservices that represents a key core competency within our business.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a saleschannel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized salesrepresentatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trainedacross all of our products to give our customers insights into our entireportfolio.
Epitaxy, PrincipalEngineer
Job Description:
This critical role spans technologydevelopment, transition to production, and production, for multiple thin filmsynthesis techniques, including MBE, MOCVD, ALD, PECVD and sputtering in amixed Si, GaAs, and GaN production environment. You will be responsible for leading production related activities relatedto III-N and other films. You will leadtransition to production of newly developed epitaxial processes. You will manage execution of productionrelated depositions through MACOMs manufacturing system and shareresponsibilities for related documentation. You will establish material growthprocesses for new and existing materials. You will support development of epitaxial designs for deviceapplications.
Responsibilities include productionepitaxy, material technology development, continuous improvement, andsustaining processes all in close partnership with production operations. You will also share responsibility formaintaining statistical process control over epitaxial processes. A strong knowledge of semiconductor materialsynthesis, materials characterization and new process development areessential to success in this role. The position reports to the TechnologyDevelopment Group. This position requiresa significant amount of time in a cleanroom environment.
Essential Job Functionsand Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
RequiredEducation:
Minimumof a M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Chemistry,Electrical Engineering or related field with an emphasis on semiconductormaterials and devices.
PhysicalRequirements:
Mustbe able to work safely in laboratory settings including semiconductorprocessing and materials growth areas and clean room facilities. Must becapable of working around toxic and hazardous materials with appropriatePersonal Protective Equipment. Certification for Supplied-Air Respirator usagewill be required. Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces,have the capacity for lifting heavy objects, and possess both visual andhearing acuity.
EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverseworkforce. MACOM will not discriminateagainst any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any othercategory protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonableaccommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call+1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phonenumber and the position title and location in which you are interested, andnature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also workwith current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of their jobs.
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.
MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise withmultiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assemblyand test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundryservices that represents a key core competency within our business.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a saleschannel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized salesrepresentatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trainedacross all of our products to give our customers insights into our entireportfolio.
Epitaxy, PrincipalEngineer
Job Description:
This critical role spans technologydevelopment, transition to production, and production, for multiple thin filmsynthesis techniques, including MBE, MOCVD, ALD, PECVD and sputtering in amixed Si, GaAs, and GaN production environment. You will be responsible for leading production related activities relatedto III-N and other films. You will leadtransition to production of newly developed epitaxial processes. You will manage execution of productionrelated depositions through MACOMs manufacturing system and shareresponsibilities for related documentation. You will establish material growthprocesses for new and existing materials. You will support development of epitaxial designs for deviceapplications.
Responsibilities include productionepitaxy, material technology development, continuous improvement, andsustaining processes all in close partnership with production operations. You will also share responsibility formaintaining statistical process control over epitaxial processes. A strong knowledge of semiconductor materialsynthesis, materials characterization and new process development areessential to success in this role. The position reports to the TechnologyDevelopment Group. This position requiresa significant amount of time in a cleanroom environment.
Essential Job Functionsand Responsibilities:
- Thin film vapor deposition, including RF or DC sputtering, pulsed laser deposition (PLD), thermal evaporation, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of various instruments used for the post-growth analysis of semiconductor materials (High Resolution X-ray Diffractometer, Contactless Sheet Resistivity, Hall Effect measurements, phase contrast microscope, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM))
- Record, document, and track production wafers and perform post-growth analysis.
- Track inventory of substrates, and both in-house grown and externally purchased epitaxial wafers.
- Assist with repairs, maintenance, and general upkeep of the deposition equipment. This will include dealing with toxic and flammable solids and small amounts of toxic gas 1 - 3 times a year.
Job Qualifications:
- MS or PhD degree in Materials Science, Engineering of Physics with at least 8 years of semiconductor experience.
- Demonstrated experience in one of the thin film vapor deposition methods, such as molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), pulsed laser deposition (PLD), thermal evaporation, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD).
- Prior MBE experience required.
- Demonstrated experience in semiconductor material characterization.
- Familiarity with typical materials systems for semiconductors; III-V (nitrides, arsenides, phosphides) and Group IV (Si, SiGe)
- Must have a proven track record of solving technical problems, project ownership, meeting deadlines, and multitasking.
- Must display a strong sense of ownership, drive and dedication to continuous improvement.
- Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including technical writing for summarizing data and findings, writing process and equipment specifications and work instructions.
- For maintenance purposes, must be able to stand, bend, reach, and tighten bolts. Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds will be required.
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control methodologies and associated software (i.e. Excel, JMP) is desirable.
- Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons(U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individualsgranted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.
RequiredEducation:
Minimumof a M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Chemistry,Electrical Engineering or related field with an emphasis on semiconductormaterials and devices.
PhysicalRequirements:
Mustbe able to work safely in laboratory settings including semiconductorprocessing and materials growth areas and clean room facilities. Must becapable of working around toxic and hazardous materials with appropriatePersonal Protective Equipment. Certification for Supplied-Air Respirator usagewill be required. Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces,have the capacity for lifting heavy objects, and possess both visual andhearing acuity.
EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverseworkforce. MACOM will not discriminateagainst any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any othercategory protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonableaccommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call+1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phonenumber and the position title and location in which you are interested, andnature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also workwith current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of their jobs.