LED Characterization Scientist/Engineer

Position Summary:

XDC is hiring an experienced and highly skilled LED Characterization Scientist/Engineer to expand the knowledge base of LED devices and how they interact with the display ecosystem. You will work with the experts in the microLED display field, and you’ll watch it grow from infancy to mainstream. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in optoelectronics, test, reliability, process development, failure analysis, equipment, and operations.

Ideal candidate will be a self-starter willing to roll-up the sleeves to build their own test set-ups, design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and write automation scripts. Responsibilities will encompass internal technology development and interfacing with suppliers and customers. You will assume ownership of projects and propose solutions and strategies aligned with XDC’s technology roadmap. Ability to work on-site in RTP is required with potential for some flexibility in schedule. You will report to XDC’s Lead Scientist of Optoelectronics.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Independently perform diverse set of LED electro-optical characterization for display applications including but not limited to IV, CV, EQE, colorimetry, spectroscopy etc.
• Build custom test set-ups utilizing both hardware and software skills to perform custom measurements such as temperature or angle dependent electro-opto characteristics.
• Be responsible for microLED performance, power and yield characterization
• Provide technical updates and progress reports to internal and external teams
• Organize and interpret large data sets using statistical software
• Conduct failure analysis (internal and external labs), identify root-cause, and propose solutions
• Collaborate with internal and external teams comprised of scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Interface with LED supplier and customers on a wide spectrum of projects as necessary
• Identify new opportunities and directions to advance microLEDs

Required Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in material science, electrical & computer engineering, or physics with 2+ years of industry experience
• Strong hands-on aptitude and experience working with instruments such as integrating sphere, probe-stations, oscilloscope, Keithley, spectrometers, colorimeters etc.
• Prior experience building test set-ups, hardware/software integration etc.
• Knowledge of optics, illumination, color science, imaging, and display systems
• Ability to continuously prioritize and skillfully adapt plans with a strong sense of urgency
• Team player, strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Due to facility export control rules, only US Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered

Prefer to have:

• Knowledge of optoelectronics materials, device physics and wafer fabrication
• Programming skills for scripting data and hardware/software integration - Python, Matlab, C etc.
• Knowledge of failure techniques such as SEM, EDS, microscopy, photo- and electro-luminescence etc.
• Knowledge of optical modeling will be a plus

About X Display Company

X Display Company (XDC), a Cork, Ireland and RTP, North Carolina-based technology developer, licenses intellectual property for manufacturing MicroLED displays, sells MicrolC & PixelEngine™ components and Micro Transfer Printing Equipment that will power next-generation displays. XDC is poised to capture share in the display market, delivering solutions that will make peoples’ lives better.

X Display Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at X Display Company via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of X Display Company. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

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