Microelectronics Fabrication & Process Integration Engineer, MOSIS 2.0

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a hybrid role to support semiconductor process prototyping from project intake through to production. The candidate will translate customer requirements and serve as a technical liaison with partner facilities.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and substantial industrial fabrication experience. With an annual salary range of $158,000 - $180,000, the role offers a competitive package and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial semiconductor fabrication experience.
• Hands-on experience in micro- or nanofabrication techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support semiconductor prototyping projects from intake to production handoff.
• Collaborate with partner facilities on fabrication processes.
• Assist with process development and yield improvement efforts.

Skills

Industrial semiconductor fabrication experience

Semiconductor device physics knowledge

Process development and troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Nanofabrication techniques

Job description

This hybrid, customer-facing role supports semiconductor process prototyping projects from technical intake through fabrication and production handoff, coordinates with partner nanofabrication and packaging facilities, and contributes to data-driven process optimization initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support semiconductor prototyping projects from technical intake through fabrication, metrology, packaging coordination, and production handoff.
• Translate customer requirements into executable fabrication process plans and assist with feasibility assessments.
• Serve as a technical liaison to partner university nanofabrication facilities and industry fabs; participate in recurring technical progress reviews.
• Assist with process development, recipe documentation, troubleshooting, and yield improvement efforts in nanofabrication environments.
• Coordinate wafer-to-package transitions and collaborate with packaging partners on assembly and test requirements.
• Support process transfer and readiness assessments across partner facilities.
• Collaborate with internal research teams on data‑driven process optimization and AI/ML‑enabled manufacturing analytics.
• Maintain documentation of process flows, metrology results, and partner capabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field and 5+ years of industrial semiconductor fabrication experience.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor device physics and fabrication fundamentals.
• Experience supporting process development, troubleshooting, or yield improvement in a fabrication facility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field and 2+ years of industrial semiconductor fabrication experience; OR PhD in a related field with 0‑5 years of post‑degree experience.
• Hands‑on experience in micro‑ or nanofabrication (lithography, deposition, etch, metrology).

The annual base salary range for this position is $158,000 - $180,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.