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# MOCVD Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Sugar Land, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Reliability Engineering, Data Processing, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmp0sc

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.

 + Experience operating and troubleshooting MOCVD equipment.

 + Strong knowledge of semiconductor materials, particularly InP and GaAs.

 + Experience with epitaxial growth processes and semiconductor wafer manufacturing.

 + Understanding of process control, yield improvement, and manufacturing optimization.

 + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience in photonics, fiber optic communications, optical components, lasers, or telecommunications industries.

 + Familiarity with semiconductor process development and continuous improvement methodologies.

 + Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced MOCVD Process Engineer to support the growth and development of advanced semiconductor materials used in photonics, optical communications, and laser-based products. This role is responsible for operating MOCVD equipment, optimizing epitaxial growth processes, troubleshooting production issues, and driving continuous process improvements to enhance yield and product quality.

Key ResponsibilitiesMOCVD Equipment Operation

 + Operate Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) systems to support semiconductor wafer growth.

 + Load wafers, initiate growth runs, and monitor process performance.

 + Ensure recipes and process parameters are executed accurately and consistently.

 + Maintain safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.

Epitaxial Growth & Process Development

 + Grow semiconductor materials such as Indium Phosphide (InP) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs).

 + Develop and optimize epitaxial growth processes for photonic and optical communication applications.

 + Adjust process parameters to improve material quality, yield, and overall manufacturing performance.

Quality Analysis & Troubleshooting

 + Analyze growth run data and evaluate material performance.

 + Identify and resolve issues affecting process stability, product quality, or yield.

 + Troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues involving:

 + Gas delivery systems

 + Vacuum systems

 + Electrical controls

 + Process performance and repeatability

 + Work to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Documentation & Reporting

 + Record process data, experimental results, and production metrics.

 + Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

 + Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives through accurate reporting and analysis.


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