Principal MOCVD Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal MOCVD Engineer to lead epitaxial growth activities supporting the development and production of III-V semiconductor laser and detector materials, including DFB and EML devices .

This role will be responsible for MOCVD epitaxial growth, material characterization, reactor performance, process optimization, and production support. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in III-V semiconductor epitaxy and MOCVD crystal growth , with a focus on improving material quality, device performance, yield, and manufacturing reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MOCVD epitaxial growth and material characterization activities for laser manufacturing and R&D.
• Develop and optimize epitaxial growth processes for III-V semiconductor laser and detector materials.
• Support the development and production of DFB, EML, and related optoelectronic devices .
• Improve material quality, device performance, and production yield through continuous process optimization.
• Maintain MOCVD reactor performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot epitaxial growth, material, and equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with device, process, manufacturing, and R&D engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to MOCVD engineers and technicians.
• Support production scheduling and development priorities.
• Maintain technical documentation and training materials in accordance with ISO 9000 quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory and manufacturing safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in MOCVD crystal growth of III-V semiconductor materials , preferably for semiconductor lasers or related optoelectronic devices.
• Strong knowledge of epitaxial growth processes and materials characterization .
• Experience with DFB, EML, laser diode, photodetector, or related photonic devices strongly preferred.
• Experience operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting MOCVD reactors .
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting production environments and yield improvement is preferred.