Semiconductor Post-Doctoral Device Characterization Engineer/Physicist
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Engineering
Sivananthan Laboratories is on the cutting edge of research and development of intelligent and automatic-decision making sensors and imagers. Constant innovation of its technologies provides state-of-the-art infrared imagers to U.S. defense and commercial customers. Join our dedicated and talented team of innovators in achieving our mission to “protect those who protect us.”
Sivananthan Laboratories maintains a high caliber technical and management staff. Our technical staff consists of scientists, engineers and technicians with a diverse R & D background. Key areas of technical competencies are in bioengineering, nanotechnology, biology, chemistry, materials science, and physics.
Current Job OpeningsSUMMARY OF ROLE:
The successful candidate will work primarily in EPIR’s cleanroom to develop and implement infrared semiconductor device processing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will specifically:
- Develop and implement photolithography, wet and dry etching, material deposition
- Manage device processing including dicing, packaging, shipping, and tracking
- Material supplies and maintain liaisons with EPIR’s purchasing department
- Monitor cleanroom supplies, vendors, and purchase orders
- Assist in writing R&D-level proposals for semiconductor materials and device technology advancements
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of semiconductor device fabrication processes including lithography, etching and deposition methods
- Working knowledge of mask aligner, vacuum deposition chamber, and dicing saw tools including safe use
- General laboratory and cleanroom practices
- Strong oral and written communication skills, strong organization skills with an attention to detail, and excellent documentation capability
- Candidate should be enthusiastic and highly self-motivated
- Computer skills including MS Office, Lab View, and AutoCAD a plus
EDUCATION/
EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline
- Experience in developing and fabricating semiconductor devices
- At least 1 year of cleanroom experience
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
LOCATION/
HOURS:
- EPIR is located in Bolingbrook, Illinois
- This is an on-site position. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The successful candidate will work primarily in EPIR’s epitaxial growth and characterization facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will specifically
- Troubleshoot, repair, improve, and modify MBE and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) equipment.
- Develop processing procedures for ultra-high vacuum system maintenance alongside cryopump refurbishing and repairing
- Manage in-situ growth monitoring and diagnostic techniques.
- Work closely with theoretical physicists and engineers and provide materials growth support.
- Write R&D-level proposals for semiconductor materials and device technology advancements.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Hand-on experience with ultra-high vacuum systems preferred.
- Experience in ultra-high vacuum system maintenance, cryopump refurbishing and repairing
- Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, improving, and modifying MBE and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) equipment.
- Experience with in-situ growth monitoring and diagnostic techniques.
EDUCATION/
EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in relevant science or engineering discipline
- Hands-on experience with ultra-high vacuum systems
LOCATION/
HOURS:
- EPIR is located in Bolingbrook, Illinois
- This is an on-site position. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The successful candidate will work primarily on implementing semiconductor characterization tools and characterizing materials and devices for advanced semiconductor infrared sensors and detectors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will specifically:
- Implement optical and electronic testing procedures for semiconductor materials and devices
- Characterize semiconductor and infrared detecting materials and devices including heterostructures, superlattices and focal plane arrays
- Use standard/specialized semiconductor testing tools and collect and analyze…
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