Development Engineer IV - Semiconductor Device

Position: Development Engineer IV - Semiconductor Device - Continuous Improvement

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Duration: Full-Time

Salary: DOE

Job Description

Basic Job Functions:

Leads development efforts to improve cell efficiency by enabling new/modified/improved processes and new/modified/improved functional materials. Works on continuous improvement of thin film deposition processes in a high-volume manufacturing setting. 

Establishes laboratory processes and refines processes to demonstrate improved characteristics on a statistical basis. Develops new metrologies to characterize thin film and glass properties.

Education:

Ph.D. in an engineering discipline and 10 years of relevant technical experience

Masters Degree in an engineering discipline and 15 years of relevant technical experience

Required Skills/Competencies:

Deep understanding of material science of compound semiconductors and processes used for thin-films, including chemical and physical vapor deposition methods

Broad knowledge of methods and demonstrated ability to leverage a broad range of material characterization results.

The ability to interface with, work with, manage and drive cross-disciplinary teams with diverse technical backgrounds to a common goal.

Extensive experience in structured problem solving, including data driven (empirical) and model based (first principles / scientific) approaches.

Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate up, down and across organizations and organizational boundaries.

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead efforts to improve cell efficiency by identifying areas of potential improvement. Explore new methods and new materials to serve as alternatives in thinfilm devices.

Design, execute, and analyze engineering tests. Perform data analysis and coordinate all necessary analytical follow-up and interpretation of results.

Realize tool capabilities by implementing changes and/or working with tool owners to coordinate tool changes.

Identify key process characteristics based on understanding of the material science and process technology.

Communicate results of engineering tests in a clear and concise manner to upper management, development / manufacturing engineers, and production personnel.

Successfully interact with other development, manufacturing, and production personnel to carry out engineering tests on the production line.

Ensure adherence to all safety and environmental procedures as well as housekeeping standards.

Other duties as assigned.