1 of 1 Experimental Design Jobs in Abingdon

you'll do: Develop, optimise and characterise plasma etching processes such as RIE and ALE in silicon nitride and related materials and with a focus on nanophotonics devices Design and execute experiments to understand etch mechanisms, selectivity, and profile control for nanoscale structures Utilise process simulation tools (e.g., Coventorware, Sentaurus, SEMuator 3D or similar) to model and predict … lithography, magnetron sputtering, PECVD, etc. Employ a range of metrology techniques (e.g., SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, reflectometry) for in-depth characterisation of material properties and measurement of nanoscale geometry Analyse experimental data, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to improve the process and device performance Collaborate closely with internal teams as well as external partners to integrate the etch processes … with the overall waveguide manufacturing flow Document experimental procedures, results, and process specifications in detail Identify opportunities to optimise or even develop materials, tools, and processes for scaling towards mass manufacturing Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong theoretical understanding of plasma physics and chemistry related to dry etching Knowledge of both standard and novel materials for photonic applications along with a More ❯