Director, MEMS Engineering

Niuro; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Niuro in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks a Director of MEMS Engineering to own and drive the development of next-generation precision timing products. This onsite role blends strategic leadership of a high-performing team with hands-on execution to meet a complex corporate roadmap.

You will scale the MEMS organization, foster technical innovation, and establish robust development processes. You will collaborate with executive teams to shape the long-term technology roadmap and ensure manufacturability from

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years in MEMS or sensor development.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performance engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale MEMS engineering team to solve timing and sensor design challenges.
• Contribute to technical roadmap with marketing and executive teams.
• Drive development of MEMS technologies to improve performance and manufacturability.
• Interface with local and overseas vendors to form strategic partnerships.
• Partner with operations and program management for predictable execution.

Skills

MEMS Design

MEMS Fabrication

MEMS Characterization

MEMS Modeling

Metrology

Semiconductors

Hardware Engineering

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

The Director of MEMS Engineering will own and drive the development of next-generation precision timing products. This onsite role combines strategic leadership of a high-performing engineering team with hands‑on technical execution to deliver on a complex corporate roadmap. You will scale the engineering organization, foster a culture of technical innovation, and establish robust development processes.As a key technical leader, you will collaborate closely with executive teams to shape the long‑term technology roadmap. By interfacing with cross‑functional engineering, operations, and external vendors, you will ensure the seamless execution and manufacturability of advanced MEMS devices from design through characterization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a world‑class team of MEMS engineers to solve complex timing and sensor design challenges.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap by collaborating with marketing and executive teams to define next‑generation products.
• Drive the development of new MEMS technologies, enhancing performance, manufacturability, and simulation infrastructure.
• Interface with local and overseas vendors to establish strategic business partnerships.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams in operations and program management to ensure predictable development execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industry experience in MEMS or specialty sensor development.
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related equivalent field.
• Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading high‑performance engineering teams of 5+ engineers.
• Hands‑on technical expertise across MEMS design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling.
• Working knowledge of programming languages, circuits, and metrology equipment.
• C2 English level or higher.
• Hands‑on experience with MEMS Fabrication, MEMS Characterization, MEMS Modeling, Semiconductors, Hardware Engineering.

Skills

Required

MEMS Design MEMS Fabrication MEMS Characterization MEMS Modeling Metrology Semiconductors Hardware Engineering

Nice to Have

MEMS Timing Sensor Development