Device Scientist

Princeton Infrared Technologies, Inc. (PIRT) is a small startup developing advanced shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging and detection technology. With world leading products in SWIR Imaging, we are looking for individuals to support our growing R&D and commercial business. This immediate opportunity is for a Device Scientist reporting to the company’s President. This is a full-time position in our Monmouth Junction, NJ office. PIRT personnel have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of tasks and create industry-leading technologies. This individual will be developing new detector structures, new III-V material products, as well as modifying various processing techniques to lower cost and improve yield.

Job Duties Include:

• Principal Investigator on R&D contracts
• Develop new detector structures that fulfill R&D contract needs and new product development
• Conduct device testing and analysis on specialty R&D devices
• Develop process flows for R&D detector material
• Improve semiconductor processes for production material
• Collaborate with chief scientist and outside technical advisors on proposals for new material development
• Work with and maintain relationships with external processing suppliers and vendors
• Create work instructions for processing technicians and outside vendors
• Manage processing technician

Job Requirements Include:

• 3 years experience working in a semiconductor fab
• 3 years experience with InP based materials
• Experience with thin film depositions (nitrides, oxides)
• Mask design experience for contact and stepper mask sets
• Document fab process flows for processing technicians
• Experience in development of APDs beneficial
• Ability to work at a very high technical level
• Experience with standard semiconductor test techniques, such as I-V and C-V measurement, required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for work performed
• Solution minded, willingness to continuously improve, ability to drive business improvement
• U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Stock Options
• Paid time off
• Long-term disability benefits

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must show proof of vaccination.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen or green card holder?
• How many years of III-V material experience do you have?
• How many years of work experience do you have (including graduate school)?

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location