MOCVD Engineer

Responsibilities

• Run MOCVD equipment to support production and development activities.
• Load wafers into MOCVD tools and prepare systems for growth runs.
• Start, monitor, and control epitaxial growth processes according to established recipes and procedures.
• Ensure that process recipes and parameters are set up correctly and remain within defined specifications during runs.
• Grow thin epitaxial layers of semiconductor materials such as Indium Phosphide (InP) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) for lasers and optical communication products.
• Inspect and analyze data from completed growth runs to evaluate material quality and performance.
• Identify issues affecting yield, uniformity, and overall product quality based on process data and test results.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems involving gas delivery systems, vacuum systems, electrical controls, and process performance.
• Work proactively to minimize equipment downtime and improve tool reliability and stability.
• Adjust process recipes and settings to enhance material quality, yield, and repeatability.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of manufacturing methods for semiconductor and photonics products.
• Record detailed process data, results, and observations for each growth run.
• Write reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other documentation to support consistent operations and knowledge sharing.
• Track and report quality metrics, production metrics, and process performance indicators.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams involved in semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, fiber optics, optical components, lasers, data communication, telecom, and wafer growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience working with MOCVD processes and equipment.
• Hands-on experience with epitaxial growth of semiconductor materials.
• Practical knowledge of Indium Phosphide (InP) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) materials and their use in semiconductor devices.
• Experience operating Aixtron or Veeco MOCVD tools.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing, particularly in photonics, fiber optics, optical components, lasers, data communication, telecom, or wafer growth.
• Experience with semiconductor laser structures and related process requirements.
• Strong understanding of MOCVD processes, including gas delivery, vacuum systems, and process control.
• Ability to interpret process data and test results to diagnose issues and optimize performance.
• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related technical field.