General Description:
The ideal candidate for this position will take an active role in a team performing advanced R&D in next-generation quantum electronic materials and devices. Through collaboration and innovation, this position will contribute to research leading to a prosperous, secure and sustainable future.
Essential Duties:
Hands-on semiconductor wafer characterization and wafer handling
Develop and refine characterization and fabrication processes
Troubleshoot and resolve characterization and process problems
Work closely with senior technical staff to perform experiments and document experimental findings
Collect and analyze experimental data
Perform database entry and data management
Support logistical efforts through procurement and management of consumables
Required Skills:
Processes associated with semiconductor material growth and device characterization including but not limited to X-ray diffraction, X-ray reflectivity, Spreading Resistance Profilometry, Atomic Force Microscopy, etc.
Strong observation and documentation skills; ability to develop and maintain statistical process control (SPC) charts.
Knowledge of data plotting using Python, Matlab, Excel, JMP/Minitab or similar tools.
General computer skills with office productivity software such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
Requiews Education:
BS or MS in Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields, OR equivalent industry experience.
Physical Requirements:
Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity. Must be able to work within a class 10 Cleanroom. Able to perform precise and delicate manual parts handling and processing. Must be able to work safely with and around potentially toxic and hazardous materials, chemicals and gases. Good hand eye coordination. Must be able to work with little supervision and be a strong team player. Good communication skills and experience with power point presentations.
Special Requirements:
U.S. citizenship status required.
Ability to obtain security clearance required.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,715 - $150,895 + bonus + benefits.
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What We Do
HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California, (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.
Why Work With Us
Our success is the result of our collaborative team of researchers, many of whom are the leading experts in their fields. Through their insights in support for our customers, we are finding the unique opportunities in technology.
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