Photonics Epitaxy Engineer

NY CREATES
US - New York - Albany
October 11, 2024
Engineering

About NY CREATES:

NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

This posting is to hire an experienced Silicon and III-V Epitaxial Process Engineer working on our Silicon Photonics technology platforms.

This position will be focused primarily on the execution of AIM's III-V Hetero-Epitaxial Lasers Integrated on Silicon (HELIOS) Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) platform. AIM Photonics is developing the III-V HELIOS platform as part of the DARPA LUMOS program and as part of the AIM Photonics MPW platform. In this position the engineer will be working on process integration of the III-V integrated with Silicon Photonics (SiPh) by growing the III-V material in pockets using an AMAT Centura Epitaxy Platform in the Albany NanoTech facility in Albany NY. Additional epitaxy responsibilities will revolve around the Ge Photodiode in the SiPh as well as other unique epitaxy processes.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering and/or Science discipline from a college or University accredited by the USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization AND 3+ years relevant professional industry experience.
The successful individual must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment, and be able to execute a variety of tasks on short notice is a must.
Candidate must exhibit the ability to work independently and as a part of a multifaceted team, as required. The needs of the organization can change quickly and therefore the person hired for this position should be flexible and able to learn new topics quickly.
Candidates must address in their applications their ability to work with culturally diverse populations. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

PREFERED REQUIREMENTS

Experience in one or more of the following topics is highly desired:
Process development experience in Silicon and III-V epitaxy
Metrology and failure analysis of defects in silicon and III-V
Process development experience in multiple sectors (LTH, RIE, INS, MTL, CMP, PLT, WET, RTP, ION, EPI)
CMOS Process Integration experience; sustaining and/or developing processes in a 300mm wafer fabrication facility.
Process Integration experience non-CMOS technologies (MEMS, sensors, magnetics, photonics, etc)
Background in modeling or device physics of photonic devices, specifically silicon or III-V photonics
Familiarity with IC layout and verification tools (KLayout, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys)
Demonstrated hands-on problem solver

Additional Information:

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range- $120,000- $165,000

*Posted salaries are determined upon education and experience.

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-#-#.

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