AR Glass Substrate Expert – Glass Melting & High Index Glass Process Development
Core
Lead the development of advanced glass substrates for AR/MR waveguides, combining glass melting technology with high-volume manufacturing scaling.
Role type
Senior IC materials and process expert (glass optics)
Builds
Ultra-flat, high-index glass substrates for AR/MR waveguides
Domain
Optics, Materials Science, Semiconductor Manufacturing
Required skills
Glass melting and forming technologies, High-index glass formulation, Precision thickness control (TTV, wedge, wavefront), Metrology (thickness, flatness, transmitted wavefront), Process scaling (lab to 300mm wafer), NIL vs etched grating process knowledge
Preferred skills
AR/MR waveguide substrate handling, CMP/polishing, Coatings optimization, Supplier engagement and cost-performance trade-offs
Technologies
300mm wafer platforms, SPC systems, NIL, Etched grating processes
Responsibilities
Research and develop high-index optical glass compositions, Design and implement thickness and flatness control strategies, Transition lab-scale processes to high-volume production, Partner with optics and photonics teams to integrate substrates, Contribute to patents and define next-generation substrate roadmaps
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC