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Edison Smart® · College Station, TXtoday

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Develop and optimize III-V semiconductor fabrication processes for GaAs laser devices in a cleanroom R&D setting.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on cleanroom role spanning lithography, etching, and deposition for next-gen photonic devices at a startup.

Might not be for you. Heavy cleanroom process work with shared equipment and dynamic priorities, less open-ended research.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialistSmall team PhD-friendlyBS acceptable Works with universities Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleIII-V semiconductor fabrication processes, GaAs-based laser devices; lithography, dry/wet etching, thin film deposition, and metallization

Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Industry: Semiconductor
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

III-V semiconductors1 role GaAs4 roles InP5 roles GaN2 roles

Techniques

lithography1 roledry etchingwet etching1 role thin film deposition2 roles

Role details

Process Engineer - Semiconductor R&D

Edison is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced III-V semiconductor fabrication processes, with a focus on GaAs-based laser devices.

This is a hands-on, technical role spanning both research and development and device fabrication. You will play a key role in developing robust, repeatable processes and supporting the transition of experimental device concepts into reliable fabrication flows.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own and develop end-to-end III-V device fabrication processes
Work across lithography, dry/wet etching, thin film deposition, and metallization
Design and execute process development, qualification, and yield improvement experiments
Integrate unit processes into full device fabrication flows for photonic structures
Troubleshoot process and device performance issues using data-driven analysis
Collaborate closely with academic researchers and external partners on process transfer and optimization
Supervise and support a process technician in daily cleanroom operations
Maintain process documentation, control plans, and fabrication records
Operate within a multi-user cleanroom with dynamic priorities and shared equipment

What You’ll Need

Hands-on experience in semiconductor cleanroom process engineering
Strong background in lithography, etching, and thin film deposition techniques
Experience with III-V materials (e.g., GaAs, InP, GaN) strongly preferred
Understanding of process control, yield improvement, and root cause analysis
Experience working in both R&D and fabrication environments
Ability to work collaboratively across technical and academic teams
Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is an advantage
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field

Company

This is a unique opportunity to work on next-generation semiconductor and photonic device technologies for a VC backed startup in a highly collaborative research environment, with direct impact on advanced device development and process innovation.

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Common questions

Where is the Process Engineer role at Edison Smart® based?

This role is based in College Station, TX.

What degree is required for the Process Engineer role at Edison Smart®?

This role requires a BS.

What polymers or materials does this Process Engineer role work with?

III-V semiconductors, GaAs.

What techniques or methods are required for this Process Engineer role?

lithography, dry etching, wet etching, thin film deposition.