Semiconductor Process Engineer

Design Hire • Houston, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Design Hire is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineer to support advanced epitaxial growth, process improvement, and production readiness in a technical manufacturing environment. This role is a strong fit for someone with hands-on MOCVD experience who can troubleshoot equipment, improve repeatability, and support high-quality semiconductor production.

Requirements

• Hands-on MOCVD experience required.
• Background with InP, GaAs, or related compound semiconductor materials.
• Experience supporting production environments, process control, and technical problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of vacuum systems, gas-flow systems, and related equipment infrastructure.
• Familiarity with toxic gas handling and MOCVD safety practices.
• Ability to support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair coordination, and process recovery.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of semiconductor process engineering, epitaxy, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform compound semiconductor epitaxial growth activities using MOCVD equipment.
• Support process optimization efforts to improve yield, consistency, quality, and production performance.
• Troubleshoot tool, material, and process-related issues across active manufacturing operations.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support equipment uptime and issue resolution.
• Document growth runs, process changes, characterization results, maintenance activity, and corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level