Process and Characterisation Engineer

7 days ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Snap Inc. Full time
About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Our Products

We have three core products: Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; AR, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and AR Glasses, our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.

Our Team

We're a team of innovators who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be. We're focused on overlaying computing on the real world and creating products that improve the way people live and communicate.

Job Description

We're looking for a Process and Characterisation Engineer to join our Snap Lab team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and optimising fabrication processes for optoelectronic devices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimise fabrication processes for optoelectronic devices, including metal, dielectric, and semiconductor materials.
  • Define optoelectronic device characterisation methods and techniques.
  • Perform device characterisations and provide detailed results, analysis, and interpretation of data to assist in device fabrication process optimisation.
  • Collaborate with display, reliability, and application engineers to develop solutions that benefit product performance and quality.
  • Document, implement, and maintain cleanroom quality standards through risk assessments, SOPs, and work instructions.
  • Drive benchmarking and understanding of competitor device technologies.
Requirements:
  • Deep understanding of optoelectronic semiconductor device physics and technologies.
  • Expertise in microfabrication and metrology techniques, including photolithography, nanoimprint, dry and wet etching, deposition, SEM, AFM, and ellipsometry.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience of optoelectronic device characterisation techniques.
  • Competence in efficient experimental practice and design techniques.
  • Program management skills, including excellent communication, coordination, and documentation.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risk during new development and manufacturing.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects in parallel.
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team player with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of semiconductor optical devices, displays, or optical modules.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD or master's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of semiconductor optical devices, displays, or optical modules.
About Our Culture

We believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Our Benefits

We're committed to making sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success.



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