Wafer Fab Process Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are scaling tomorrow's world, TODAY! We continue to expand our team, a team is shaping the future of our industry and share our passion to reveal the invisible! GPD Optoelectronics Corp. is seeking a Senior Fabrication Engineer. The Senior Fabrication Engineer will manage the wafer processing operation in a semi-automated wafer fab with several manual operations involved, direct oversight of individual processes and operators, and ongoing process optimizations. Also, the ideal candidate will be familiar with more advanced manufacturing technologies/equipment and will help guide ongoing upgrades to the facility. This full-time, exempt role will report to the COO, and will be located at our Salem, NH facility. *** Preference will be given to candidates located within a commutable distance to Salam, NH. Essential Responsibilities: • Wafer Fab Process Engineering - Process Development for improved process yield, cycle time, and overall throughput. • III-V wafer fabrication for Photonics, especially InGaAs & Germanium strongly preferred. • Front End Process: Photolithography, optical coatings, wet chemical processing, metallization, RIE & PECVD thin film deposition • Back-end Process: Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, Saw, Scribe • Data-centric approach for design, process control, and improvements • Ability to forecast and implement upgrades for increased volume and new product production. Involves both capex and process innovation. • Strong collaboration, relationship management, and interpersonal skills • Possess Company values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment and open to change while modeling the Company Core Principles in all activities • Ability to foster collaborative, cross department relationships to meet common objectives • Problem solving ability with an organized & analytical approach • Evaluate and optimize existing processes and procedures • Lean or Six Sigma experience • Able to follow MIL-STD requirements, cleanroom protocol, and specific product specifications • Chemical safety - Engagement in compliance as well as continuous improvement initiatives. Education, Requirements, and Experience: • Engineering or Physics degree (B.S or greater) and extensive semiconductor fabrication experience. Photodetector and III-V material experience desired. • Able to meet requirements to work with ITAR and US export restricted items • Lean or Six Sigma experience is beneficial. MISC: • Able to lift up to 75lbs • Travel may be required GPD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. About GPD At GPD Optoelectronics, we believe that by operating with integrity and trust we drive constant organizational improvement, which strengthens our relationships with our employees and customers. Customer success remains our highest priority, so we strive to deliver high-quality products on time, and provide unparalleled service, responsiveness, and collaboration. Founded in 1973 as Germanium Power Devices Corp, we began by making high-quality germanium transistors. Since the early 1980's we have earned our place as a trusted manufacturer of both germanium and indium gallium arsenide photodiodes. We are located in Salem, NH.
GPD Optoelectronics is expanding! Do you have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement? Do you share the passionate belief that we must always strive to do better? Based out of Salem, NH, our team members are design-oriented, customer-focused, and work hard to engineer custom solutions for every client's needs. If you have an eye for detail and share our passion for the photonics industry, come join our team of professionals who are dedicated to advancing tomorrow's photo detector technology!