Semiconductor Device Engineer

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Wafer Front End Procsg - Indirect S Tucson, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition

Come join our team and help create world-class semiconductor devices that enable cutting-edge applications across aerospace, defense, communications, sensing, and advanced photonics. We are looking for motivated early-career engineers who are excited to learn, grow, and make a direct impact on next-generation technology.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced technical leaders in a fast-paced environment where you will gain hands‑on experience across multiple aspects of semiconductor device development and manufacturing. We value curiosity, initiative, and a passion for solving challenging technical problems.

The Semiconductor Device Engineer will support the development, manufacturing, characterization, and continuous improvement of advanced optoelectronic semiconductor devices. Responsibilities will evolve based on project needs and the engineer’s demonstrated skills, interests, and aptitude.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as:

• Semiconductor device physics
• Wafer fabrication and process development
• Epitaxial growth and materials characterization
• Device testing and characterization
• Failure analysis and root cause investigation
• Reliability engineering
• Yield improvement and statistical process control
• Product development and technology transition
• Manufacturing engineering and operations support

• Support the development and manufacture of advanced semiconductor and optoelectronic devices.
• Analyze device performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Assist with process optimization, yield improvement, and manufacturing support activities.
• Perform electrical, optical, and physical characterization of devices and materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and production teams to solve technical challenges.
• Document experimental results and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Execute projects under the guidance of senior engineers while progressively increasing independent technical responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts quickly.
• This position is located in the United States and will require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• M.S. degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Internship, co-op, research, or laboratory experience related to semiconductors, photonics, materials science, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, JMP, Tableau, Mathematica or similar software.
• Experience working in laboratory, cleanroom, or manufacturing environments.
• Coursework or experience related to semiconductor devices, electronics, optics, materials characterization, or…