Senior MOCVD Engineer Position

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Washington, United States nLIGHT Full time

About the Role

nLIGHT is seeking a highly skilled MOCVD Engineer to join our team in Vancouver. As a senior or principal-level engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of our high-power semiconductor laser products produced by the MOCVD.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative and leading-edge MOCVD processes to support government and internal research and development.
  • Drive continuous improvement of semiconductor laser performance through MOCVD process enhancements.
  • Sustain and troubleshoot production processes for manufacturing high-power semiconductor lasers.
  • Improve KPIs for control of manufacturing processes and improve process documentation in line with ISO standards.
  • Write technical and scientific reports and present results in internal and external forums.
  • Effectively lead and mentor operators, technicians, and engineers.
  • Contribute to strategic plans for MOCVD technology improvement.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of development or manufacturing experience with III/V semiconductor lasers on Aixtron MOCVD tools.
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or Chemistry required. PhD preferred.
  • Strong background in Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Device Physics, Epitaxial Processes, and Materials Science.
  • Broad knowledge of and experience with materials characterization techniques, including SIMS, EDX, PL, ECV, and XRD measurements.
  • Excellent analytic, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively summarize and present results.
  • Self-motivated and a strong team player.
  • Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

nLIGHT Offers

  • Salary level based on experience, education, and skills: Senior MOCVD Engineer ($100,000 to $125,000), Principal MOCVD Engineer ($125,000 to $155,000).
  • Target cash bonus with potential payout of 6% to 8% of your wages, depending on level.
  • Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants.
  • 3 weeks of paid time off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Aflac supplemental insurance.
  • Paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
  • Tuition assistance program.
  • Pet insurance.

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

nLIGHT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.



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