MEMS Wet Etch Process Engineer – Cambridge

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Microfabrication Process Engineer to join its MEMS-focused team in a clean-room environment. The role emphasizes developing MEMS devices and sensors, with responsibility for process development, reliability, and yield improvements.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into fabrication-ready designs, employing MEMS fabrication and metrology tools, modeling, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• 3-5 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.
• Experience developing processes for Wet Etch and managing chemical safety is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops MEMS devices/sensors, schematics and physical layouts.
• Assesses performance and process capabilities of MEMS designs using modeling/simulation software.
• Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software.
• Analyzes and addresses reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure.
• Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS.
• Drafts documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals.
• Collaborates with designers or engineers for new product development and training.
• Defines approach to solving problems and executes assignments independently.
• Contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations.
• Communicates needs to project leadership and maintains internal/external relationships.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

MEMS fabrication tools

Device design software

Statistical process control

Yield improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MEMS fabrication tools

Metrology tools

Device design software

SPC tools

Job description

Draper, a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Microfabrication Process Engineer to join its MEMS-focused team in a clean-room environment. The role emphasizes developing MEMS devices and sensors, with responsibility for process development, reliability, and yield improvements.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into fabrication-ready designs, employing MEMS fabrication and metrology tools, modeling, and testing.