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Research and Development Engineer

EMD Electronics
Carlsbad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

We are seeking an R&D Engineer/Specialist to join a cross-functional team of chemists, material scientists, and chemical engineers onsite in our semiconductor Carlsbad, CA plant. The role focuses on developing innovative organosilane-based approaches for ALD deposition of silicon dielectrics and advancing applications in advanced dielectric and film patterning. The candidate will conduct research on state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment, develop deposition processes, analyze metrology data, and support lab infrastructure and equipment maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safe work practices in line with EMD Electronics policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute development and optimization of deposition processes plan for dielectric films using ALD and related semiconductor processing equipment.
  • Design experiments, collect, and analyze metrology and process data (e.g., film thickness, uniformity, composition, conformality, electrical tests).
  • Troubleshoot deposition processes, perform root-cause analyses, and implement robust process controls.
  • Manage and maintain semiconductor processing equipment and related lab infrastructure; coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration.
  • Document and present results to cross-functional teams; contribute to technical reports, publications, and IP discussions as appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures; actively participate in EMD Electronics safety programs and training.

This is an onsite position in Carlsbad, CA

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 2 years of hands-on lab experience

OR

  • Associate degree with 5 years of hands-on lab experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Mechanically inclined with hands-on operation and maintenance experience for vacuum deposition tools.
  • Self-motivated, creative, and flexible, capable of rapidly responding to evolving customer demands in a commercial research setting.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate within a diverse team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities to document operation procedures, troubleshooting results, and equipment upgrades.

Pay Range for this position: $32.00-$50.00 per hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

RSREMD

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Salary : $32 - $50

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