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Recruitment

2 December 2009

Organisation: Rubicon Technology, Inc.

Title: Crystal Growth Engineer (EFG, Czochralski, HDSM)

Location: Franklin Park, IL, USA

Rubicon Technology, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture of high quality sapphire. We are a highly successful and publicly traded company (NASDAQ symbol RBCN). Demand for Rubicon sapphire is growing rapidly and is driven by HB LED, Silicon-on-Sapphire, and other optical applications. Rubicon offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, at our Chicago Area facility.

Job Description

This function is primarily focused on growth of sapphire and other compound single crystals. Rubicon uses a modified form of Kyropolous technique for manufacturing our superior sapphire single crystals. Relevant experience in bulk crystal growth techniques such as EFG, Czochralski or HDSM is therefore required.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Design, maintain, and operate crystal growth equipment.
  2. Optimize crystal growth process for quality, yield, and throughput improvement.
  3. Stay current with industry trends and technology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  1. Graduate degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics.
  2. Hands on experience in bulk crystal growth techniques.
  3. Hands on experience in growth apparatus design and construction.
  4. Familiar with metrology tools – XRD, optical interferometry, AFM.
  5. Knowledge of statistical methods for process characterization.
  6. Provide consultation to other departments and customers, as needed.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits including 401k and an exciting work environment. This position resides at our corporate headquarters in Franklin Park, IL. Relocation is required. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: HR@rubicon-es2.com include Crystal Growth Engineer - SCT in the subject line or fax to 847-233-0177.

Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer.

www.rubicon-es2.com