Senior MEMS Engineer - Nanopore Sensor Systems

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking an experienced Senior MEMS Development Engineer to drive MEMS device design, prototyping and integration for next-generation nanopore sequencing technologies. You will own MEMS development from concept to functional prototypes and work with external partners to mature devices.

Collaborating with the Senior Electronics R&D Engineer, you will steer iterative improvements in MEMS design and electronic integration, while advancing fabrication

Qualifications

• Experience in MEMS engineering and device development.
• Knowledge of microfabrication, materials, and device architecture.
• Ability to design, prototype and characterise MEMS devices.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the MEMS engineering development of novel microfabricated sensing structures and device interfaces, from early concepts through to functional prototypes and integrated systems.
• Design and develop microfabricated devices and test structures, including the selection of materials, fabrication processes and device geometries.
• Develop and evaluate fabrication approaches using established semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing techniques, adapting processes to meet the requirements of novel sensing devices.
• Collaborate with the Senior Electronics R&D Engineer to co-develop and evaluate prototype devices, using experimental findings to guide iterative improvements in MEMS design and electronic integration.
• Design and characterise mechanical, electrical and material interfaces, investigating their influence on device performance, reliability and repeatability.
• Develop experimental methods and test structures to assess fabrication quality, dimensional accuracy, device performance and reliability.
• Investigate the effects of materials, surface properties, fabrication tolerances and assembly processes on device behaviour and performance.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop prototype assemblies, alignment methods and experimental test platforms.
• Identify and resolve fabrication challenges through design iteration, experimental characterisation and failure analysis.
• Develop increasingly sophisticated prototype devices as the project progresses, supporting the transition from initial feasibility studies to integrated nanopore sensing systems.
• Identify and engage external fabrication facilities, engineering suppliers and technical collaborators to support the development and manufacture of prototype components and devices.
• Define technical specifications and fabrication requirements for external suppliers, including design documentation, material requirements, dimensional tolerances and performance criteria.
• Coordinate technical activities with external suppliers and collaborators, reviewing fabrication approaches, monitoring progress and evaluating deliverables against agreed requirements.
• Plan and execute structured experiments, analyse performance data and translate findings into engineering requirements and design improvements.
• Contribute to the selection and development of fabrication methods, considering manufacturability, scalability, cost and process reliability.
• Maintain clear technical docume

Job description

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking an experienced Senior MEMS Development Engineer to drive MEMS device design, prototyping and integration for next-generation nanopore sequencing technologies. You will own MEMS development from concept to functional prototypes and work with external partners to mature devices.

Collaborating with the Senior Electronics R&D Engineer, you will steer iterative improvements in MEMS design and electronic integration, while advancing fabrication