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About the role
As a Research Engineer, Semiconductor, you’ll own device-level validation of our materials work, taking novel thin-film stacks from deposition through patterned test vehicles to measure electrical performance. You’ll design and run short-loop experiments that demonstrate how materials and interfaces translate into device behavior, leveraging both internal and external lab resources.
What they're looking for
- MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, plus relevant industry experience
- Semiconductor industry experience in device development or process integration, background at an IDM, foundry, or memory manufacturer strongly preferred
- Strong command of device physics and integration flows, with a track record of demonstrating device performance in short-loop test vehicles
- Hands-on fabrication experience spanning lithography (photo, laser direct-write, or e-beam), thin-film deposition, etch, and metrology
- A deep understanding of how materials selection and interface quality drive device performance
- Proficiency in probe-station device measurement, plus the ability to architect and assemble custom electrical test setups
More about this role
We’re an AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond. Backed by world-class investors and growing rapidly, we operate at the pace the frontier requires. Our team brings deep expertise, genuine ownership, and an insatiable drive to push the boundaries of what’s scientifically possible.
As a Research Engineer, Semiconductor, you’ll own device-level validation of our materials work, taking novel thin-film stacks from deposition through patterned test vehicles to measure electrical performance. You’ll design and run short-loop experiments that demonstrate how materials and interfaces translate into device behavior, leveraging both internal and external lab resources. You’ll also contribute technical expertise to customer-facing engagements, and this role blends deep hands-on capability with the flexibility to work across teams and partners to solve hard materials problems.
Design, fabricate, and characterize short-loop device test vehicles that demonstrate material and device performance against clear electrical targets.
Build patterned devices end-to-end using photolithography, direct-write laser...
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