Job Details

Photodiode Design Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a High-Speed Photodiode Design Engineer to contribute to the design and development of next-generation optoelectronic devices. This role involves close collaboration with fabrication partners and cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept through volume manufacturing.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including healthcare, retirement plans, and potential work authorization support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize photodiode epitaxial structures for high-performance optoelectronic applications
• Develop mask layouts for device fabrication and integration
• Analyze device characterization data and correlate performance trends with design parameters
• Collaborate with epitaxy, process integration, packaging, and test teams across the full product development lifecycle
• Lead or support failure analysis to identify root causes of electrical, optical, or reliability issues
• Support wafer-level characterization, reliability studies, and process optimization efforts
• Work cross-functionally to improve manufacturability and production yield
• Occasional travel to support collaboration with partners and manufacturing sites

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related
• 5+ years of industry experience in optoelectronic or semiconductor device development preferred
• Hands-on experience in photodiode design and development required
• Strong understanding of device physics, modeling, and performance trade-offs
• Experience with epitaxial processes, wafer fabrication, packaging, testing, and reliability/failure analysis
• Demonstrated ability to support designs through development into scalable manufacturing
• Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and dependable in a fast-paced technical environment