Microwave Plasma Systems Engineer

Our client, a rapidly growing advanced

materials

and

semiconductor

technology company, is developing next-generation

manufacturing

platforms used in high-performance computing, advanced

power electronics

, and next-generation wireless infrastructure applications.

They are seeking a highly technical Microwave / Plasma Systems Scientist to help design and optimize specialized plasma-based processing equipment used in advanced

materials

manufacturing

. This position involves a combination of

applied physics

, RF/microwave engineering, plasma diagnostics,

experimentation

, and hardware development within a highly interdisciplinary engineering environment.

**RESPONSIBILITIES

:**

• Design microwave components and systems used in plasma-enhanced CVD reactors and related

process

equipment

• Model plasma and microwave behavior within reactor components to improve equipment performance and overall understanding
• Develop diagnostics for plasma and reactor monitoring and control, including implementation within

manufacturing

environments

• Design and conduct experiments to better understand the impact of hardware on plasma behavior and growth processes, particularly as it relates to microwave components and sources

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

:**

• 5\+ years of industry experience
• Ph.D. in Engineering,

Applied Physics

, or a related

field

with expertise in high-power microwave-frequency systems

• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment used in the testing of microwave sources and components (VNAs, signal generators, diodes, etc.)
• Experience with high-

vacuum systems

and plasma-based equipment

• Proficiency with full-wave electromagnetic design tools such as HFSS, CST MWS,

COMSOL

, or similar platforms, along with familiarity with additional circuit design/layout tools

**‘BONUS’ QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED)

:**

• Experience with

semiconductor

process

or deposition equipment

• Familiarity with plasma-enhanced CVD systems
• Background working with

manufacturing

or production environments

• Experience with reactor diagnostics, monitoring, or

process

control

• Familiarity with vacuum or RF power delivery systems

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**INCENTIVES \& BENEFITS

:**

• Base salary up to $220K
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Flexible spending and retirement savings plans
• PTO and paid holidays
• Opportunity to work on highly advanced next-generation technology platforms within a rapidly growing organization

For a list of all our openings, please visit

www.gygaforce.com