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Epitaxy Growth Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$90K - $121K/yr

Join Teledyne Imaging Sensors as an Epitaxy Growth Engineer! Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration ...

Epitaxy Growth Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$91 - $121/hr

Join Teledyne Imaging Sensors as an Epitaxy Growth Engineer! Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration ...

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Epitaxy Growth Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$90K - $121K/yr

Join Teledyne Imaging Sensors as an Epitaxy Growth Engineer! Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration ...

Qualifications - Fresh PhD in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science with strong emphasis in optoelectronic devices - 0-2+ years industry experience in InP based optoelectronic epitaxy and ...

... epitaxy and devices is strongly preferred - Fundamental compound semiconductor epitaxy experience - Strong understanding of device performance to epitaxy process and design - Aptitude to data query ...

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What are the typical daily responsibilities of an epitaxy engineer or technician?

As an Epitaxy engineer or technician, your daily responsibilities often include operating and maintaining sophisticated epitaxial growth equipment, preparing substrates, monitoring growth parameters, and conducting quality checks on produced layers. You may also analyze wafer samples using tools like X-ray diffraction or electron microscopy to ensure that physical and electrical properties meet specifications. Collaboration with process engineers, device designers, and R&D teams is common to troubleshoot issues and optimize material quality. This hands-on, detail-oriented role plays a critical part in the development of advanced semiconductors used in electronics and optoelectronics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the epitaxy position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Epitaxy role, a strong background in materials science, semiconductor physics, and experience with crystal growth techniques—often supported by a degree in physics, engineering, or a related field—is essential. Familiarity with advanced epitaxial growth systems such as MBE (Molecular Beam Epitaxy) or MOVPE (Metal-Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy), as well as the use of related analytical instruments, is highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills in this position. These qualities ensure precise material fabrication, reliable device performance, and successful collaboration in high-tech manufacturing environments.

What cities in California are hiring for Epitaxy jobs?

Cities in California with the most Epitaxy job openings:

Infographic showing various Epitaxy job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 92% Full Time, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Senior Staff Epitaxy Process Engineering, Raxium

Socket.dev

Fremont, CA • On-site

$236 - $329/hr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Applied Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience working in epitaxial growth.
  • 5 years of experience in technical leadership.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. or advanced degree related to Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or Material Science.
  • 8 years of experience working in an epitaxial growth manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with technical problem solving and collaborative innovation.
  • In depth knowledge of semiconductor materials in optoelectronic applications.
  • In depth tool understanding of MOCVD and experience driving solutions in a high volume manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to drive resolution of complex issues as part of cross-functional teams.
About the job:

We are seeking a highly-skilled, motivated, and adaptable Epitaxy (Epi) Process Engineer. As part of the team, you will own driving Epi growth processes for our microLED technology at scale. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth process and operation methodology and oversight needed for volume manufacturing.

You will be part of a team to learn and develop our novel processes with toolsets in a production environment. This role requires a high level of collaboration with Epi, Equipment Engineering, and Operations teams along with a keen problem-solving and detail oriented mindset.

Google's Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and light-field display. With start-up roots and a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt next-generation display markets.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $236000 - $329000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:
  • Drive solutions for meeting production demands of epitaxy processes at volume manufacturing scale.
  • Develop strategies for effective systems and methodologies enabling improved process stability and control for yield improvement. Bring up and qualify new suite of tools for increasing capacity.
  • Provide capabilities and collaborate closely with the Operation teams to drive improved cycle times and process stability that address throughput requirements.
  • Work with software, Epitaxy operations and Epitaxy engineering on statistical process control (SPC) and process monitoring for an expanded range of parameters to maximize productivity.
  • Drive resolution of complex materials and device issues as part of cross-functional teams.
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