Detector Process Engineer

SAAZ is advancing sensor solutions, from design and development to production and delivery of space-qualified hardware. Our expertise spans UV, visible, NIR, and IR sensors, including scanners, starers, event-based sensors, and LiDAR, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like tiled 3D IC packaging and cryo cooling architectures.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Process Engineer to join our detector team building advanced infrared photodetector array products. This role is essential in fabrication of infrared focal plane arrays, especially infrared avalanche photodiode arrays and focal plane arrays. You will be responsible for fabrication of the focal plane arrays from epi wafer to diced arrays at the UCSB Nanofab in Santa Barbara, CA and at our partner company in Camarillo, CA.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-on wafer and/or component fabrication in an ISO 5 and 6 cleanrooms
Set up and operate laboratory equipment to manufacture infrared focal plane arrays and sensors with production schedules and quality standards
Perform and refine fabrication processes; troubleshoot and resolve process problems
Inspect product at critical steps including microscope, SEM, ellipsometer and profilometer analysis
Work closely with senior technical staff to perform experiments and document experimental findings
Read, understand and follow schedules; follow written instructions and document results
Strong team member, able to work well with others
Follow all safety guidelines and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and the handling of hazardous materials
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline, or 10 years of relevant experience
Experience with hands-on processing of semiconductor devices in cleanrooms including photolithography, dry etch, wet etch, evaporation, sputtering, dicing, and lift-off
At least 3 years of hands-on experience of semiconductor fabrication processes
General laboratory and ISO 5/6 cleanroom practices, responsible to follow all laboratory rules and regulations
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with attention to detail, and excellent documentation capability
Citizen or permanent resident of the United States required
Success Metrics
Consistently meet assigned deliverables and deadlines
Proactively identify and address process issues without requiring repeated direction
Maintain high standard of accuracy, accountability and documentation
Communicate issues, risks, and progress in a timely and professional manner
Demonstrate ownership of assigned processes and outcomes
Consistently perform all quality tasks and meet all quality requirements per the AS9100 standard and SAAZ procedures and work instructions

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No