Metrology Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Metrology Engineer (On-Site). Location: Albany, NY. Level: Mid-Level

This position focuses on advancing measurement techniques, collaborating with partners, and contributing to the innovation of photonics & semiconductor metrology processes.

Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, and implement inline metrology flows for monitoring key materials and device parameters across various technology platforms.
• Improve and innovate metrology protocols to achieve higher resolution and enable new types of measurements.
• Coordinate with offline metrology and failure analysis partners for experiment execution and reporting;
• Work closely with external analysis labs and metrology tool vendors to create advanced measurement and analysis methods.
• Collaborate with internal software and data analysis teams to improve data quality and enable better modeling and decision-making.
• Stay current on advancements in metrology and failure analysis related to photonics and semiconductor fabrication.
• Contribute to tool selection and procurement by defining specifications and evaluation criteria;
• Support continuous improvement of metrology infrastructure and capabilities within the fabrication process.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Nanoengineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing inline metrology flows for photonics or semiconductor chip fabrication.
• Experience working in a foundry environment with integrated photonics or semiconductor processes;
• Hands-on experience with several metrology techniques such as SEM, TEM, AFM, ellipsometry, XRR/XRD, SIMS, and Raman spectroscopy.
• Proven track record of innovation and process improvement in photonics or semiconductor metrology.
• Experience managing external partners, including foundries, labs, and tool vendors;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred:

• Over 6 years of experience in metrology for photonics or semiconductor fabrication.
• Experience with multiple material systems, such as silicon, dielectrics, electro-optic materials, and III-V compounds.
• Knowledge of metrology development for ultra-low loss photonic components;
• Prior ownership or management of metrology and characterization tools;
• Experience in fabless semiconductor or photonic companies.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Work on cutting-edge photonic quantum computing hardware with a global team of experts.
• Inclusive and equitable workplace committed to diversity and accessibility;
• Candidates needing accommodations during the recruitment process can contact recruiting@xanadu.ai.
• Xanadu will never request bank details during hiring; report any suspicious activity to recruiting@xanadu.ai.