Job Details

Our client, a rapidly growing advanced materials and semiconductor technology company, is developing next-generation manufacturing platforms used in high-performance computing, advanced power electronics, and next-generation wireless infrastructure applications.

They are seeking a highly technical Microwave / Plasma Systems Scientist to help design and optimize specialized plasma-based processing equipment used in advanced materials manufacturing. This position involves a combination of applied physics, RF/microwave engineering, plasma diagnostics, experimentation, and hardware development within a highly interdisciplinary engineering environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design microwave components and systems used in plasma-enhanced CVD reactors and related process equipment
• Model plasma and microwave behavior within reactor components to improve equipment performance and overall understanding
• Develop diagnostics for plasma and reactor monitoring and control, including implementation within manufacturing environments
• Design and conduct experiments to better understand the impact of hardware on plasma behavior and growth processes, particularly as it relates to microwave components and sources

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of industry experience
• Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field with expertise in high-power microwave-frequency systems
• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment used in the testing of microwave sources and components (VNAs, signal generators, diodes, etc.)
• Experience with high-vacuum systems and plasma-based equipment
• Proficiency with full-wave electromagnetic design tools such as HFSS, CST MWS, COMSOL, or similar platforms, along with familiarity with additional circuit design/layout tools

‘BONUS' QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED):

• Experience with semiconductor process or deposition equipment
• Familiarity with plasma-enhanced CVD systems
• Background working with manufacturing or production environments
• Experience with reactor diagnostics, monitoring, or process control
• Familiarity with vacuum or RF power delivery systems