Recruiting for Indium Phosphide (InP) - Engineers & Technicians - Sherman, TX, United States
Originally posted 11 March 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role supports the design, fabrication, and testing of Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor devices within the Semiconductor Device Group. Work focuses on InP wafer processing, photonics devices, and cleanroom manufacturing at the Sherman, TX facility.
What you'll do
- Operate and maintain equipment for InP wafer processing, device fabrication, and characterization. - Perform process development, testing, and optimization for InP-based devices. - Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to materials, devices, and process flow. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance. - Document experiments, results, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Maintain a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (Engineer level), or an Associate degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field (Technician level). - Hands-on experience with III-V semiconductors, particularly Indium Phosphide, or experience in semiconductor fabrication, photonics, or cleanroom environments. - Familiarity with MOCVD, epitaxy, photolithography, etching, and metallization processes. - Experience with device testing and characterization techniques such as IV, CV, and optical measurements. - Proficiency in operating laboratory and process equipment, following detailed technical procedures, and maintaining accurate records.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of InP-based lasers, modulators, and photonic integrated circuits. - Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, safety procedures, and quality standards. - Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or R&D environment.
Skills: InP wafer processing, III-V semiconductors, MOCVD, epitaxy, photolithography, device testing and characterization
This role has been open 221 days — well above the 62-day median for Compound Semiconductor Engineering roles.
Compound Semiconductor Engineering · Compound Semiconductor
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Open roles in category
65
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Median days open
62 d
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| Metric | Coherent Corp | All employers we track in this specialty (65 roles · 25 employers) |
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| Open roles in this specialty | 7 | 65 |
| Median days open | 124 d | 62 d (+62 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | — |
Skills observed across this category: InP wafer processing, III-V semiconductors, MOCVD, epitaxy, photolithography, device testing and characterization
Who's hiring in this category
- Infineon Technologies · 10 open roles · median 61 d
- Coherent Corp (this employer) · 7 open roles · median 124 d
- Lumentum · 6 open roles · median 111 d
- STMicroelectronics · 4 open roles · median 71 d
- Texas Instruments · 4 open roles · median 45 d
- Keysight Technologies · 3 open roles · median 41 d
How we counted: 65 open Compound Semiconductor Engineering (Compound Semiconductor) roles from 25 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 26 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.