Senior Materials Engineer, Electronic Materials

What you'll do

• Lead the development and optimization of CVD recipes and device fabrication processes to improve solar cell efficiency.
• Manage the full lifecycle of equipment specification, validation, and process development including modeling and failure analysis.
• Build supply chains for wafers, gases, chemicals, and equipment while defining incoming acceptance criteria for materials.
• Solve material and process challenges in panel-level packaging and develop next-generation dielectric materials.
• Implement in-process metrology tools and design wafer-level test structures to evaluate electronic properties.
• Execute end-to-end R&D programs from concept to implementation to reduce costs and improve system reliability.
• Manage compliance risks related to material safety and environmental standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical engineering, or another engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in microelectronics device research or manufacturing.
• Master’s degree or PhD in materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong background in semiconductor device physics with hands-on CVD and PVD fabrication experience (preferred).
• Expertise in electrical device testing and optical device characterization methods (preferred).
• Proficiency in microscopy and analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, Raman, XRD, and others (preferred).
• Proven cross-functional leadership skills and ability to mentor junior engineers (preferred).
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.