Process engineer IV - MicroLEDs

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

3d • $147,000 - $202,500

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects. We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer with deep expertise in optoelectronic devices (microLEDs, VCSELs, etc.) to develop next-generation high-performance photonic interconnects and co-packaged optical systems. This role is critical for enabling high-density, low-loss interconnects in next-generation AI data centers and high-performance computing platforms.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of optoelectronic device physics and design.
• 5+ years of experience in compound semiconductor processing (GaN, GaAs, InP) with emphasis on microLED or VCSEL technologies.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience for epitaxial growth, litho, etching, metallization, passivation, backend, packaging and testing for optoelectronic devices.
• Proficiency in simulation tools for optical/electrical/thermal modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving ability, and capability to work in a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize low-power, high-speed optoelectronic devices (microLEDs, VCSEL arrays, etc.) for photonic interconnect applications.
• Perform device design and modeling (optical/electrical/thermal) using simulation tools such as LightTools, Lumerical, COMSOL, or equivalent.
• Develop process integration for photonic interconnect solutions, including coupling strategies between transmitter, waveguide, fiber, and receiver.
• Set up measurement metrology; conduct optical, electrical, and tolerance analysis of high-speed photonic devices.
• Optimize components for performance, efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Establish and manage external collaborations with partners, customers, and suppliers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees