Senior MOCVD Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Daily Schedule and Process sustaining
• Set up daily operation schedule, create recipes, monitor process and equipment status, review measurement results, keep the material results satisfied with the specification requirement
• Perform as a Member of Emergency Response Group (ERT), and keep MOCVD run under safety requirement
• Responsible for raw material inventory update, order and change such as InP substrate, MO bubbler, hydride cylinder.
• Responsible for maintenance service for MOCVD, and characterization tools
• Quality control and Documentation
• Compile data for use in technical reports and presentations to present to internal and external audience.
• Work Closely with R&D, facilities and wafer fab processing groups.
• Set up and manage SPC charts, monitor the change of process and equipment
• Create ISO compliant documentation for MOCVD procedures and processes.
• Provide technical training and support for operators or technicians.
• Failure Analysis and Solution to Issue
• Lead and coordinate failure analysis (FA) activities using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DOE, Six Sigma)
• Identify defect mechanisms and growth-induced failure modes through cross-functional investigation
• Leverage FA techniques such as optical inspection, SEM, FIB, SIMS, and electrical analysis
• Provide the solutions to issues and perform the effectiveness
• Yield improvement and Root-Cause Analysis
• Lead defect reduction and yield improvement initiatives related to equipment and process
• Perform root-cause investigations using data analysis, and failure analysis inputs
• Implement corrective and preventive actions and verify long-term effectiveness
• Make decision for processing tuning and equipment maintenance after comprehensive trouble shooting
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Photonics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in InP based bulk/MQW material growth with Aixtron/Veeco MOCVD tools
• Hands-on experience in sustaining and maintenance of MOCVD tools
• Broad experience and knowledge in material characterization equipment and techniques, including but not limited to: PL, XRD, ECV SEM, SIMS, Hall, TEM, and AFM.
• Familiarity with SPC, Gage, DOE, and other aspects of manufacturing and data analysis. JMP experience a plus
• Deep understanding the effect of process/equipment status on the measurement results
• Solid background knowledge in optoelectronic device physics, and wafer processing
• Strong problem-solving capability in equipment and material issues such as contamination, epi defect, and process fluctuation, etc.
• Self-motivated and a strong team player.
• The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $94,000 - $134,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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