Device Scientist

Job Summary

As part of the uncooled detector (focal plane array) research and development team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for design and modeling of microbolometers. This includes understanding of wafer fabrication processes which build next-generation infrared detectors (microbolometers).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Build microbolometer models for analytical solving or for finite-element tools.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, draw conclusions, document, and communicate results.
• Evaluate new microbolometer designs for performance and potential yield.
• Evaluate production yield challenges and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with process engineers, research technicians, and test engineers to participate in overall product R&D cycle.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related technical discipline required.
• 2+ years of related experience desired.
• Proficient computer skills – Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
• Strong data analysis skills (fluency in Excel, MatLAB JMP, Python, SQL, or equivalent a plus).
• Experience with a finite-element modeling tools is desired: COMSOL or other.
• Experience with SEMulator3d is a plus.
• Ability to use test and inspection equipment (microscopes, FIB/SEM, interferometers) is a plus.
• Familiarity and/or strong desire to learn microelectronic/semiconductor and MEMS fabrication techniques.

Desired Background

• Finite element modeling
• Infrared detector technology
• Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.