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Job Description:Company History
Broadcom is a multinational technology business that develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductors and infrastructure software. AT&T first opened the Breinigsville facility in the late 1980s and this facility served as Bell Labs’ world headquarters for optoelectronics. Through a series of acquisitions, the Breinigsville facility is now an integral part of Broadcom’s Optical Systems Division, manufacturing InP lasers and detectors that support telecommunications customers throughout the world.
Job description
Broadcom’s Avago Technologies is seeking an experienced Epitaxy Engineer to develop and maintain MOCVD growth and characterization methods for III-V materials and devices. Located in Breinigsville, PA, our high volume, 24/7 manufacturing facility produces products to enable fiber optic communication expansion. Successful candidate should have experience with Indium Phosphide based growth processes, characterization, and device physics, and will join an exceptional team with strong history of success. This position reports to the Epitaxial Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties
Process ownership – develop, maintain, optimize and document existing MOCVD processes for Indium Phosphide material growths
Familiarities for characterization in particular PL mapping, XRD, FTIR, and profilometer tools
Provide scientific expertise in all MOCVD materials growth techniques and characterization measurements, develop new methods processes as needed
Improve growth processes and analysis through automation via scripting
Assist with device correlation to MOCVD growth material defects to drive product improvement
Plan projects including design of experiments, lead/take ownership of projects to develop/qualify new processes and tools, complete projects on time and within budget
Generate internal technical reports, document existing and new measurement procedures
Communicate and collaborate with team, escalate issues as necessary
Qualifications and Skills
PhD and +7 years or MS with +10 years of related experience in following fields of study:
Physics (Experimental, solid state)
Materials Science
Electrical Engineering
Strong applied, hands-on approach to semiconductor growth tools and processes, Indium Phosphide MOCVD experience preferred
Solid knowledge of materials and characterization techniques (photoluminescence, HRXRD, AFM, SEM, SIMS, FTIR)
Knowledge of semiconductor materials and optical devices
Aixtron reactor experience is a plus.
Exceptional communication skills
Works well in team environment
Critical thinking and structured problem solving techniques
Familiarity with SQL, JMP, Python is a plus.
Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $203,000.
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
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