Semtech
Senior MOCVD Engineer
USA - Alhambra, CA · Senior
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About the role
- The MOCVD Engineer position is responsible for daily MOCVD sustaining operations and monitoring of material measurements and data records.
- This position will also involve equipment maintenance activities, environmental sustaining and strictly complying with the clean room rules.
- The role requires teamwork, efficiency orientation, quality pursuit, and a diligent attitude.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
- Lead and coordinate failure analysis (FA) activities using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DOE, Six Sigma)
- Provide the solutions to issues and perform the effectiveness
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with SPC, Gage, DOE, and other aspects of manufacturing and data analysis.
- JMP experience a plus
Compensation
- A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $94,000 - $134,000.
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