Do you want to play a role in the next generation of technologies improving the planet? We build tiny technologies (MEMS) that empower tomorrow's innovations.
Summary:
Atomica is looking for a driven engineer to join our Process Integration team. You'll develop and refine MEMS processes to meet quality, cost, and manufacturability goals, solve fabrication issues, and support design improvements. This role includes close collaboration with management and customers to tackle technical challenges and share key data throughout development and production. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high mix of cutting edge MEMS devices in a growing organization.
Objectives:
- Develop, implement, and monitor wafer fabrication processes, including operating lithography, vacuum, electroplating, and wet etch systems for MEMS product development and production
- Create process flows and design experiments to optimize manufacturing steps
- Edit and maintain technical documentation and process specifications
- Analyze process performance using observational data and measurements to improve efficiency, output, and safety
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure quality control and meet manufacturing objectives
- Serve as the technical lead for development programs to ensure alignment on technical requirements, progress, and deliverables
Capabilities:
- Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related physical science field
- Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, including lithography, etch, cleans, or thin films
- Proficient in data analysis with strong critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of SPC and JMP for statistical process control and data analysis
- Lean Six Sigma qualification (preferred)
- Experience using COMSOL or similar finite element modeling tools (preferred)
- Background in electrical testing and yield analysis (preferred)
- Must be a US Persons under ITAR (citizen, green card holder, refugee, or asylum seeker).
What Atomica Offers You:
- Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match
- Continuing education opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Catered in-office lunches
Why work with us?
Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise.
Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.
Life in Santa Barbara:
Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. The weather? Absolutely gorgeous. No more shoveling snow or hiding from tornadoes!
Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine.
We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!
Compensation:
$80,000 - $115,000
*Atomica encourages applications from candidates at all levels where pay will be based on experience*
About Atomica:
Atomica Corp. unleashes the power of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) to help solve the great problems of our time. Utilizing a uniquely collaborative approach to development and manufacturing, it partners with innovative companies to deliver breakthrough MEMS-based solutions in cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, cell therapy, molecular diagnostics, genomics, 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more.
Atomica is the largest MEMS foundry in the USA, serving customers from its 130,000 ft2 manufacturing campus (including a 30,000 ft2 class 100 cleanroom) in Santa Barbara, California. The company is ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered. Its extensive experience spans the full spectrum of MEMS, including photonics, sensors, microfluidic biochips, and other micro components.
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Atomica Santa Barbara, California, USA Office
75 Robin Hill Road, Santa Barbara, CA , United States, 93117
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