GaN Epitaxy Metrology Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled GaN Epitaxy Metrology Engineer to join our team at Nexperia. As an integral part of our GaN Epitaxy team, you will be responsible for the inline metrology on 200mm and 150mm GaN-on-Si Epi wafers to support GaN Epi wafer production and epitaxial process development.

• Lead the selection, purchase, and installation of metrology tools (XRD/XRR, bow measurement, defectivity, photoluminescence, AFM, optical microscopy, etc)
• Define the metrology strategy
• Set up and develop measurement recipes
• Release and maintain the measurement recipes
• Analyse the measurement results and report internally
• Work in the wafer FAB and interact with Epi team members, FAB engineers, etc
• Explore and evaluate new inline metrology techniques and tools with internal and external parties
• Collaborate with external research partners using advanced offline characterization techniques to perform scientific research on fundamental characteristics of GaN Epi material

• Master's degree/PhD in physics, material sciences, or a similar engineering field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in characterization on III-N materials
• Understanding and experience of a wide range of material characterization techniques (XRD/XRR, PL, microscopy, AFM, TEM, SEM, Hall, CV, defectivity, etc)
• Understanding of GaN MOCVD process and GaN-based power/RF electronic devices
• Report about your work to industrial partners, on international conferences, publish key results in scientific journals, and turn new ideas into IP
• Experience working in a dynamic semiconductor industry and the commercial demands placed on time to market with new process technologies
• Team player with a strong drive to achieve success
• Fluency in English, conversational German language skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and in writing

Nexperia is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, and we are committed to innovation and excellence. We offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working hours, unlimited employment contract, competitive salary, and supplementary voluntary employee benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.