Wafer Fabrication Operator jobs in New Hampshire

GPD Optoelectronics Corp. is seeking a Senior Wafer Fabrication Engineer with strong experience in III-V and Optoelectronic device design and process engineering. This position entails managing the technology and process success of a wafer processing operation in a semi-automated wafer fab with several manual operations involved. The senior fab engineer has direct oversight of individual processes and operators, and ongoing process optimizations. Also, the ideal candidate will be familiar with more advanced manufacturing technologies/equipment and will help guide ongoing upgrades to the facility.

This full-time, exempt role will report to the COO and will be located at our Salem, NH facility. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong collaboration, relationship management, and interpersonal skills
• Possess Company values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment and open to change while modeling the Company Core Principles in all activities
• Ability to foster collaborative, cross department relationships to meet common objectives
• Problem solving ability with an organized & analytical approach
• Oversee wafer processing and photodetector device fabrication
• Evaluate and optimize existing processes and procedures
• Ability to forecast and implement upgrades for increased volume and new product production
• Familiar with Photolithography, optical coatings, wet chemical processing, metallization, RIE & PECVD thinfilm deposition

SECONDARY SKILLS:        

Lean or Six Sigma experience        

Able to follow MIL-STD requirements, cleanroom protocol, and specific product specifications        

Capex planning and execution of strategic process improvement initiatives       

Chemical safety

EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS, AND EXPERIENCE::

Engineering or Physics degree (B.S or greater) and extensive semiconductor fabrication experience.

Photodetector and III-V material experience desired        

Able to meet requirements to work with ITAR and US export restricted items