Metrology and Data Analytics Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Metrology and Data Analytics Engineer. Location: United States

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize inline metrology workflows for monitoring critical materials and device parameters across photonic and semiconductor fabrication platforms.
• Improve metrology protocols to achieve higher measurement accuracy and characterize challenging device features.
• Build, monitor, and analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts to identify process variation, classify outliers, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions;
• Deliver metrology and data analysis solutions that improve manufacturing yield, wafer performance, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with software development and data analytics teams to improve data quality and support quantitative modeling and decision-making.
• Design experiments for evaluating metrology tools and identify new techniques that accelerate process development.
• Develop innovative approaches for metrology and failure analysis;
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices in semiconductor and photonic metrology.
• Coordinate with semiconductor foundries, photonics foundries, external metrology laboratories, and equipment vendors.
• Support evaluation, selection, procurement, and qualification of new metrology tools.
• Travel as required, up to approximately 25%.

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Nanoengineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience developing inline metrology workflows for photonics or semiconductor fabrication.
• Experience working in semiconductor or photonics foundry environments, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Strong experience with semiconductor and photonics metrology and failure analysis techniques, including technologies such as:
  • XPS
  • Overlay
  • OCD
  • SEM
  • TEM
  • AFM
  • Defect inspection
  • Ellipsometry
  • XRR/XRD
  • SIMS
  • Raman spectroscopy
• Experience with statistical analysis and programming using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience developing innovative metrology methods for integrated photonics or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience collaborating with external foundries, laboratories, and equipment vendors.
• Experience evaluating and purchasing metrology equipment;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Six or more years of experience developing inline metrology workflows.
• Experience characterizing multiple material systems, including silicon, dielectric materials, crystalline electro-optic materials, and III-V materials.
• Experience developing metrology solutions for ultra-low-loss photonic components.
• Experience owning and operating metrology and characterization equipment;
• Previous experience working in fabless semiconductor companies.
• Experience with material management systems.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation photonic quantum computing hardware.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, researchers, and scientists.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation;
• Professional growth opportunities in advanced quantum hardware development.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and workplace equity.

Other Information:

• This position may require travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Xanadu may use AI-assisted tools during the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
• Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to request assistance;
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as required by the employer.