Microfabrication Process Engineer

TL;DR

Microfabrication Process Engineer (MEMS/Photonic/Microfluidics): Designing and developing MEMS devices and fabrication processes in a clean-room environment with an accent on process capability, metrology, and reliability/yield improvement. Focus on building and validating production methods for microfabrication (including CMP and LPCVD) and translating performance results into documentation, technical reports, and support for new product development.

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Salary: $62,500.00 - $250,000.00 (base)

Company

hirify.global is an independent nonprofit R&D company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What you will do

• Design and develop microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices/sensors, including schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies.
• Assess performance and process capabilities of MEMS device designs using modeling/simulation tools.
• Test and evaluate devices using fabrication and metrology tools, protocols, and software.
• Analyze and address reliability, yield improvement, and failure modes; develop production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS.
• Draft operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals; share operating characteristics and performance experience with designers and engineers.
• Communicate design/manufacturing risks and needs to project leadership and execute assigned problem-solving approaches.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics (Master’s preferred).
• Proficiency with fabrication and metrology tools/instrumentation used for MEMS component fabrication.
• Proficiency with software tools for device design, modeling, and performance testing.
• Proficiency with statistical process control and reliability/failure analysis tools for yield improvement.
• Government security clearance required (obtain and maintain).

Nice to have

• Experience developing processes for CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polish) and LPCVD (Low-Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition).

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance support including workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs and off-site social events.
• Health and finance workshops.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.