Senior Device Engineer

4 days ago

Daresbury, United Kingdom Quantum Science Ltd Full time

**Quantum Science Ltd**

**Senior Device Engineer**

**Location**: Daresbury, Warrington

**Salary**: £35,000-£50,000

**Hours**: Full time

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Role Overview**

Quantum Science (QS) have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Device Engineer who will take a pivotal role in leading the research and development of colloidal quantum dot (CQDs) optoelectronic devices.

**Company and Business Overview**

Quantum Science is an award-winning company focusing on research and development of quantum dots and other advanced materials. We contribute to society through material innovation to transform short wave infrared image sensor technology for consumer markets.

We have fostered strong relationships with leading research organisations and industrial partners to keep us at the forefront of innovation while achieving a stable foundation thanks to investors who share our long-term vision.

We work closely with research and business partners to develop innovative technology and then license the developed technology to create a win-win partnership with our customers.

Our company is based in TechSpace One, Sci Tech Daresbury, Warrington

**Main tasks and responsibility**

You will lead the research and development of short-wave infrared colloidal quantum dot photodetector technology. You will bring new ideas and concepts to the business and test and validate your ideas in devices. Product development of both materials anddevices will be driven through your own knowledge and expertise to add to the technology advantage of the company.
- Colloidal quantum dot optoelectronic device design and research
- Lead, plan, design, implement, analyse and draw conclusions from experiments
- Develop and implement fabrication processes for the devices
- Develop optical and electronic testing equipment and procedures for semiconductor devices
- Characterise materials and devices including infrared photodetectors made of nanomaterials and quantum dots
- Develop intellectual property to cover inventions including the writing of invention disclosures and patents
- Communicate and present results to internal and external stake holders

**Required skills**
- Deep understanding of semiconductor device operation particularly in photodetection and image sensors
- Experience in running and maintaining device fabrication equipment including, thermal evaporators, e-beam, sputter coaters, spin coaters, glove box and clean room environments
- Hands-on experience and working knowledge of optical test equipment such as Lasers, LEDs, spectrometers, detectors, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc
- Materials and device data analysis and interpretation
- Familiarity with one or more of the following scientific/statistical software systems: Matlab, LabView (preferred), Python, JMP (preferred), Minitab
- Exceptional communicator, able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, able to operate under own intuition.

**Education/experience**
- PhD in relevant discipline (Physics, Engineering, or materials science)
- At least 3 years of semiconductor materials and device experience
- Hands on experience of colloidal quantum dot, perovskite or similar solution processed semiconductor materials and devices an advantage
- Proven track record of innovation with familiarity of patents and invention an advantage

**Benefits Package**
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus system
- Pension contribution
- Life insurance

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