Sr Process Engineer (Dry Etch) - Atomica
Goleta, CA
About the Job
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 highly-skilled, hands-on, and capable Senior Process Development Engineer to join our Dry Etch team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing new processes, optimizing recipes, improving development and production cycle time of Dry Etch processes developed on various tool platforms as it relates to deep silicon etch, oxide etch, milling, and ash processes.
Responsibilities:
- New process development with DOE, execute and analyze experiments
- Proficiency in JMP to create and analyze DOEs is an advantage
- Take ownership of process development on assigned tool platforms
- Strong Knowledge or at minimum an understanding of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
- Collaborate with Integration Engineers and cross-module Engineers, specifically Litho that has direct effect on Etch processes to ensure a seamless process integration
- Implement process control on assigned tool platforms
- Monitor tool health and performance through SPC and CpK
- Collaborate closely with equipment maintenance team to improve tool availability and stability
- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting process issues, implementing solutions, and ensuring stable and repeatable processes on Dry Etch tool platforms, specifically in deep silicon etches and polymer cleaning
- Equipment design reviews, operational and process qualifications on CAPEX equipment
- Improve process and wafer line yield
- Process development, process cornering, process characterization
Requirements:
- Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or other relevant physical science
- BA/BS with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in MEMs or CMOS development or manufacturing
- Each additional level of education will be considered in lieu of industry experience
- Deep knowledge of DRIE processes
- Focused, self-disciplined, multi-tasking, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams of various backgrounds
- Ability to work in both a clean room environment and an office environment
- Must be able to don and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
- SPC and data analysis/ presentation experience using JMP
- Strong communication and presentation skills to convey technical information clearly
- Excellent problem-solving skills, data-driven mindset, and attention to detail
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:
Process Engineer II-Staff
$100,000-180,000
*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.
