{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4b2ddce9a30588c1978e88b7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4b2ddce9a30588c1978e88b7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4b2ddce9a30588c1978e88b7","title":"Detector Process Engineer","description":"SAAZ is advancing sensor solutions, from design and development to production and delivery of space-qualified hardware. Our expertise spans UV, visible, NIR, and IR sensors, including scanners, starers, event-based sensors, and LiDAR, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like tiled 3D IC packaging and cryo cooling architectures.\n\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Process Engineer to join our detector team building advanced infrared photodetector array products. This role is essential in fabrication of infrared focal plane arrays, especially infrared avalanche photodiode arrays and focal plane arrays. You will be responsible for fabrication of the focal plane arrays from epi wafer to diced arrays at the UCSB Nanofab in Santa Barbara, CA and at our partner company in Camarillo, CA.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nHands-on wafer and/or component fabrication in an ISO 5 and 6 cleanrooms\n\nSet up and operate laboratory equipment to manufacture infrared focal plane arrays and sensors with production schedules and quality standards\n\nPerform and refine fabrication processes; troubleshoot and resolve process problems\n\nInspect product at critical steps including microscope, SEM, ellipsometer and profilometer analysis\n\nWork closely with senior technical staff to perform experiments and document experimental findings\n\nRead, understand and follow schedules; follow written instructions and document results\n\nStrong team member, able to work well with others\n\nFollow all safety guidelines and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and the handling of hazardous materials\n\nPerform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline, or 10 years of relevant experience\n\nExperience with hands-on processing of semiconductor devices in cleanrooms including photolithography, dry etch, wet etch, evaporation, sputtering, dicing, and lift-off\n\nAt least 3 years of hands-on experience of semiconductor fabrication processes\n\nGeneral laboratory and ISO 5/6 cleanroom practices, responsible to follow all laboratory rules and regulations\n\nExceptional time management and organizational skills\n\nStrong oral and written communication skills with attention to detail, and excellent documentation capability\n\nCitizen or permanent resident of the United States required\n\nSuccess Metrics\n\nConsistently meet assigned deliverables and deadlines\n\nProactively identify and address process issues without requiring repeated direction\n\nMaintain high standard of accuracy, accountability and documentation\n\nCommunicate issues, risks, and progress in a timely and professional manner\n\nDemonstrate ownership of assigned processes and outcomes\n\nConsistently perform all quality tasks and meet all quality requirements per the AS9100 standard and SAAZ procedures and work instructions\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Saaz Micro","rawCompany":"saaz micro","city":"Santa Barbara","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T03:37:28.596Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.06","title":"Microsystems Engineers","slug":"microsystems-engineers"},{"code":"17-3026.01","title":"Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"nanotechnology-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Detector Process Engineer","description":"SAAZ is advancing sensor solutions, from design and development to production and delivery of space-qualified hardware. 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