Senior Research Scientist - Silicon Carbide

About Veeco

You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world's collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world's leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview: Silicon Carbide Sr. Research Scientist (Somerset, NJ)

Veeco's process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of semiconductors, advanced packaging and wireless chips, hard drives, MEMS, LEDs and microLEDs, advanced displays, power electronics, and compound semiconductors. We are the market leader in Ion Beam, MOCVD, MBE, Wet Etch single wafer processing and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership. Our products combine innovative technological solutions with highest capital efficiency to drive our customer's critical manufacturing processes.

Veeco serves our world-class global customer base through our dedicated sales and service organization strategically located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Veeco continues to grow and is looking for a silicon carbide (SiC) Sr. Research Scientist for our Somerset, NJ, location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead process and application development using Veeco's silicon carbide CVD technologies.

• Manage the development of epitaxial growth processes intersecting with customers' current and future requirements; own the design of experiment, execution of process runs, and data analysis.

• Develop and maintain best known methods (BKMs) for process control, process development, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications.

• Engage with customers as the technical expert, help Marketing and Sales establish strong technical partnerships at key accounts.

• Work with Sales and Marketing to define process specifications for Veeco tools to meet customer needs.

• Develop new upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for Veeco's unique SiC CVD technology.

• Must be able to travel up to 20% both domestic and international for customer meetings, customer support and demos, and conference attendance.

Qualifications:

Master's degree and 6+ years of experience or a PhD and 3+ years of experience in Physics, Materials Science or a related field is required. Must have process development experience in and expertise with CVD thin film growth and vacuum thin film technology. Experience with SiC epitaxy is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-directed with excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

• Collaborative attitude, fast-learning, flexible, and willing to engage in new challenges.

• Background in epitaxy of compound semiconductors, specifically SiC preferred. Operation of MOCVD or SiC systems in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

• Expertise with thin film characterization techniques such as XRD/XRR, AFM, CV electrical measurements, wafer bow and warp measurements, FTIR, defectivity (ex. SICA, Candela), four-point probe, stress measurements, SIMS, etc. is required.

• Semiconductor device knowledge and module process, process integration experience in power devices and compound semiconductor devices is desirable.

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The expected salary range for this position is $134,000 - $160,000 + bonus + benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements are higher than the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Nearest Major Market: New Jersey