Epitaxy Process Engineer
Hong Kong or Santa Clara, CA (on-site)
Full-time
Engineering
About the Company
Inlighten Technologies is a Silicon Valley startup developing next-generation microLED technologies for augmented reality (AR) and AI-powered smart glasses. Our mission is to push the limits of microLED performance and manufacturing, enabling scalable, mass-market production. Join us to help create the displays that will power the future of immersive computing.
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated epitaxy process engineer for developing and implementing GaAs epitaxy processes for Micro-LED display technologies. You will work with emerging displays technologies, in ensuring that we successfully bring these technologies to our customers, in the leading industry bar that we’ve established.
Key Responsibilities
- •Develop and optimize epitaxial growth recipes for InGaAlP micro-LED display.
- •Monitor and analyze key material properties such as thickness, composition, uniformity, crystal quality, and defect density using metrology tools.
- •Perform root cause analysis and implement process improvements to enhance material quality and yield.
- •Collaborate with device, process, and reliability teams to align epitaxial structures with device performance requirements.
- •Take ownership for equipment, monitor process and characterization equipment performances.
- •Establish and execute data collection/analysis activities for high complex technical issues.
- •Maintain standard operating procedures and traceability.
- •Publish technical literature and reports in relation to process innovations and be primary link with internal and external product design as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- •Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- •3 years of hands-on experience in compound semiconductor MOCVD epitaxial growth engineering technical environment.
- •3 years of hands-on experience with characterization of epitaxy wafers by PL, SIMS, XRD, AFM and TEM.
Preferred Qualifications
- •PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- •5 years of hands-on experience with MOCVD of lasers, LEDs, or photo detectors.
- •Solid understanding of III-V semiconductor materials and device physics.
- •Familiarity with statistical and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Python).
Benefits
- •Collaborative work environment with industry and academic experts.
- •Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Inlighten Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.