Sr. Design Engineer

Talent Space, Inc. • Fremont, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Talent Space, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Design Engineer for one of its clients in the Bay Area. This role involves designing, simulating, and developing high-speed, high-sensitivity InGaAs/InP photodiodes for optical transceivers and next-generation optoelectronic applications. The engineer will support product development from concept through qualification and manufacturing, ensuring performance, quality, and reliability objectives are met. Collaboration with various engineering teams, including epitaxial growth, semiconductor process, test, and reliability engineers, is crucial. The position also involves working with internal and external manufacturing partners to implement advanced manufacturing technologies and documenting design methodologies and findings.

Requirements

• PhD in photodiodes design and development or with 3 years of relevant experience in optoelectronic device design and simulation.
• Familiarity with photodiode epi materials growth and development, wafer processing, and test and characterization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and develop high-speed, high-sensitivity InGaAs/InP photodiodes for optical transceivers and next-generation optoelectronic applications.
• Support product development from concept through qualification and manufacturing, ensuring performance, quality, and reliability objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with epitaxial growth and semiconductor process engineers to define and optimize device structures, epitaxial designs, and fabrication processes.
• Work closely with test and reliability engineers to develop characterization plans, analyze device performance, and coordinate reliability qualification activities.
• Evaluate device performance through electrical and optical characterization and recommend design improvements based on test results.
• Partner with internal wafer fabrication teams and external manufacturing partners to develop and implement advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Analyze engineering data, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive continuous improvements in device performance, manufacturability, and yield.
• Document design methodologies, experimental results, and technical findings while contributing to intellectual property development and innovation initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in photodiodes, optical communications, and III-V semiconductor devices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree