Research Engineer, Semiconductor

Periodic Labs
Menlo Park
Full timeUSD 220,000 - 300,000Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: mastersSkills: ["Ownership","Technical expertise","Documentation","Experimentation","Problem-solving"]

Own device-level validation of semiconductor materials by designing and running short-loop experiments from thin-film deposition through patterned test vehicles. Build and characterize devices end-to-end using photolithography and advanced lithography, integrating deposition, etch, and metrology. Perform electrical characterization with probe stations and custom measurement setups, connect materials/interface properties to device outcomes, and support customer-facing technical engagements.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Periodic Labs
Periodic Labs
1 day ago

Research Engineer, Semiconductor

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 4 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Own device-level validation of semiconductor materials by designing and running short-loop experiments from thin-film deposition through patterned test vehicles. Build and characterize devices end-to-end using photolithography and advanced lithography, integrating deposition, etch, and metrology. Perform electrical characterization with probe stations and custom measurement setups, connect materials/interface properties to device outcomes, and support customer-facing technical engagements.
Location: Menlo Park
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, fabricate, and characterize short-loop device test vehicles aligned to clear electrical targets.
  • •Build patterned devices end-to-end using photolithography, direct-write laser lithography, or e-beam lithography integrated with deposition, etch, and metrology.
  • •Deposit thin-film stacks with engineered complex interfaces using PVD, PLD, MBE, and ALD/CVD techniques.
  • •Perform electrical characterization on probe stations and design/build custom measurement test benches when commercial tools fall short.
  • •Translate materials and interface properties into device outcomes, document learnings, and support customer-facing technical engagements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 220,000 - 300,000

Key Requirements

  • •MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with relevant industry experience.
  • •Semiconductor industry experience in device development or process integration; background at an IDM, foundry, or memory manufacturer strongly preferred.
  • •Strong command of device physics and integration flows, with experience demonstrating device performance in short-loop test vehicles.
  • •Hands-on fabrication experience across lithography (photo, laser direct-write, or e-beam), thin-film deposition, etch, and metrology.
  • •Proficiency in probe-station device measurement and ability to architect/assemble custom electrical test setups.
Experience:SemiconductorThin-filmMaterials scienceDevice development
Education:Master's in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Skills:OwnershipTechnical expertiseDocumentationExperimentationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:PhotolithographyDirect-write laser lithographyE-beam lithographyPVDPLDMBEALDCVDEtchMetrologyProbe stationElectrical characterization

Company Brief

Periodic Labs
Periodic Labs (periodic.com) — Public information about this company’s products, industry focus, size, funding, and headquarters is not available. Check the company’s official profiles or contact them directly for accurate details about their offerings and operations.
Industry: Other
Website