The Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing fabrication processes and implementing continuous improvement projects in support of the production of integrated microphotonic devices including semiconductor lasers using our proprietary Etched Facet Technology. The successful candidate will lead projects in deposition, patterning, and characterization of thin films and III-V semiconductor structures using dry and wet processing including plasma-based techniques and chemical wet etching.

Responsibilities:

• Drive development projects and complete per project plan
• Develop deposition/etch processes and transfer to production
• Monitor and direct the activities of technicians
• Monitor material purchasing, production, and equipment maintenance schedules
• Develop PM and process qualification plans
• Develop/improve tooling, fixtures, and in situ monitoring devices for use in deposition/etch work cells
• Provide project leadership on thin film related projects, and technical consultation to the product development and process integration teams
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Write and verify procedures and work instructions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics, Master’s degree preferred
• At least six years of process development and manufacturing experience in thin film processing including hands-on experience with CAIBE, IBE, FIB, RIE, RIE/ICP, and PECVD
• Strong analytical capacity and diagnostic ability
• Working knowledge in precision mechanical design and tolerances.
• Thorough understanding of statistical methods used in manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with DOE, SPC
• Experience in ISO 9000 implementation

Qualified applicants should submit resume and contact information to: employment@binoptics.com