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Meta · 16 hours ago

Research Scientist, Liquid Crystal Fabrication Process

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $181K/yr

2+ years exp

Meta is a technology company that aims to create world-class virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. They are looking for a Liquid Crystal Fabrication and Integration Process Research Scientist to lead R&D and influence the productization of advanced liquid crystal based devices for future Augmented Reality display architectures. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize fabrication processes for optical devices.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the development of fabrication processes for integration of liquid crystals into optical devices, including coating, printing, deposition, patterning, and bonding processes

Design materials integration workflows for device fabrication and roll out solutions at internal and external partner sites

Develop custom solutions or adapt existing hardware or methodology to resolve liquid crystal material characterization and integration constraints

Troubleshoot process integration challenges by actively participating in defining and collaborating with metrology engineers

Leverage detailed knowledge of the impact of liquid crystal materials and process variables on product cost and performance improvement

Innovate process concepts to overcome limitations of existing technologies and achieve step-function improvement over conventional approaches

Engage and collaborate cross-functionally with metrology, design, and process team members to co-optimize materials, design and processes, establish a fundamental understanding of as-built physical optics, and to identify, validate, and address sources of gaps in desired display performance

Partner with cross functional teams, technical program managers and leadership to devise and execute on the program priorities

Qualification

Liquid crystal device developmentThin film processesOptical materials characterizationScientific programmingData analysis toolsProcess integrationCritical thinkingEffective communication

Required

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in physics, material science, semiconductor nanofabrication, or related field

2+ years of experience in liquid crystal material optical, mechanical, electrical characterization

2+ years of experience in liquid crystal device process development, integration, and device characterization

Proven understanding of thin film processes (e.g. deposition, etch, imprint)

Proven understanding in characterization of organic or inorganic thin films using techniques like ellipsometry, optical profilometry, SEM

Proven understanding of optical materials and processes

Experience in scientific programming and data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, or similar)

Demonstrated track record of innovative research and publications in the field of liquid crystal optics fabrication, semiconductor nanofabrication, materials science, or related field

Demonstrated aptitude in critical thinking and reasoning skills

Effective communication and documentation skills

Preferred

Experience in an industrial Research and Development environment developing novel optical devices with liquid crystals materials

Demonstrated experience working within a team towards liquid crystal based diffractive devices, switchable and/or tunable optical hardware research and development

Experience working with and characterizing structural fluids

Experience characterizing and tuning photo-response materials

Proven understanding of diffractive optics

Experience characterizing and developing process & integration w/ liquid crystals, photo-alignment materials, and/or thin film optics

Demonstrated experience leading focused process ramp-up w/ internal or external partners

Track record of translating design parameters into device, component, and/or process requirements and establishing development framework

Experience in material and/or process reliability performance and test methods

Experience designing and building custom experimental and analytical setups for device testing and demos