About Us
NLM Photonics is a Seattle-based semiconductor technology company that develops cutting-edge electro-optic (EO) modulation technology for transforming computing and communications. We are a growing, venture-backed startup and welcome new members to our diverse and dynamic team. Our world-class team includes incredible scientists, experienced entrepreneurs, and passionate communicators. We want everyone to feel engaged and empowered and are an equal opportunity employer. Join us and be part of the future of photonics!
Location:
NLM’s research and development operations are located at CoMotion Labs in Fluke Hall, on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. A few hundred yards from Lake Washington, it is surrounded by stunning mountain views and a short walk from the University of Washington Link Light Rail Station.
Job Position Description:
Job type: Full-time exempt
Pay range: $90,000-$120,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
Reporting Line: CTO
Direct supervisor: Director of Process Development
Location: On-site (Seattle)
Summary: NLM Photonics is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineer to preform deposition, etching, poling, and metrology processes on silicon photonics and related platforms to improve fabrication processes for silicon-organic hybrid modulators and related technologies. This primarily on-site position involves extensive independent cleanroom work as well as collaboration with other NLM researchers and engineers. The position requires developing, performing, and documenting semiconductor processes using both standard and custom instrumentation. The position requires on-site laboratory and cleanroom work in Seattle 3-5 days per week, depending on business needs, and other duties are flexible as to location. Up to 10% travel (domestic and international) may be required for customer and partner site visits.
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Perform standard nanofabrication processes including spin coating and use of physical and chemical vapor deposition techniques and wet and/or dry etching.
- Perform metrology on samples including organic thin films to assess thickness and film quality.
- Perform custom process steps related to obtaining high electro-optic activity from organic materials.
- Work independently in cleanroom and laboratory environments after training in relevant processes and safety procedures.
- Maintain a safe workplace and follow and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Analyze data from processes and metrology and present results and conclusions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams including chemists, material scientists, process engineers, optical design engineers, fabrication engineers, packaging engineers, and applications engineers to develop and scale manufacturing processes.
- Engage with US and international private-sector customers and US government customers, including appropriate security practices for proprietary and/or export-controlled information.
- Develop technical documentation for internal and external use.
- Develop new Intellectual Property related to process technology for manufacturing hybrid organic modulators and photonic integrated circuits.
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
- 1-3 years of professional experience (inclusive of postgraduate education)
- Cleanroom and/or nanofabrication experience
- Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
- Possess good laboratory documentation skills
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deposition techniques, e.g. physical vapor deposition (PVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD)
- Metrology (profilometry, AFM, SEM, ellipsometery, reflectometry, etc).
- Experience with silicon photonics
- Lithography and/or plasma etching
- Experience with scripting (e.g. Python or Matlab) for data analysis
As an NLM team member you’ll enjoy:
- Mentoring from industry-leading scientists and executives
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401k plan
- Flexible paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays per calendar year
- All Washington State mandatory benefits, including Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave and statutory paid sick/safe time off
- Employee stock option plan
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
