Photolithography Process Engineer II

atomica; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Education Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Lunches Provided

Job summary

Atomica is seeking a Process Engineer II to join the Photolithography team in Goleta, CA. You will develop high-yield photolithography solutions for MEMS and IC layouts, support existing processes, and help scale new processes for growing programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with mask aligners, steppers, and coat tracks, plus familiarity with MEMS/photon lithography processes. Collaborative cross‑functional work and a strong technical foundation are essential.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with CAD tools such as L-Edit, KLayout, and SolidWorks.
• Courses in VLSI design.
• Hands‑on experience using mask aligner, steppers, and automated coat tracks.
• Strong Knowledge of MEMS or semiconductor photolithography processes.
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams (process, product, test).

Responsibilities

• Utilize L-Edit Software to design and create photomasks for MEMS and IC layout.
• Ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with process design rules.
• Contribute to yield improvement by incorporating feedback from process engineers.
• Tool health and predictive process management including daily SPC monitoring, Cpk improvement and troubleshooting process and tool issues
• New equipment/technology selection, installation, operational qualification, process qualification and tool matching.
• Improve process robustness through characterization and DOE’s.
• Collaborate to standardize equipment recipes, processes, and layers (multi-step) to reduce complexity / cost and reduce development lead time and effort

Skills

MEMS Processes

Photolithography

Mask Design

L-Edit

KLayout

SolidWorks

VLSI Design

Education

Bachelors in Chemical/Electrical Eng

Tools

L-Edit

KLayout

SolidWorks

Job description

Summary:

Atomica is a U.S.-based microfabrication foundry that builds advanced platforms for AI hardware, photonics, sensors, MEMS, and biotechnology devices. Atomica supports customers developing AI optical connectivity, AI optical source integration, photonic integration, thermal microstructures, physical AI sensors, MEMS optical control systems, and biotechnology microdevices with rapid prototyping and scalable production.

Atomica is looking for a skilled, hands‑on, and capable Process Engineer II to join our Photolithography team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing high-yield and robust photolithography solutions in the semiconductor, and or MEMS fields. This individual also possesses basic knowledge in mask design and layout. We are looking for someone who can support existing processes and help develop new processes to support our growing programs.

Objectives:

• Utilize L-Edit Software to design and create photomasks for MEMS and IC layout.
• Ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with process design rules.
• Contribute to yield improvement by incorporating feedback from process engineers.
• Tool health and predictive process management including daily SPC monitoring, Cpk improvement and troubleshooting process and tool issues
• New equipment/technology selection, installation, operational qualification, process qualification and tool matching.
• Improve process robustness through characterization and DOE’s.
• Collaborate to standardize equipment recipes, processes, and layers (multi-step) to reduce complexity / cost and reduce development lead time and effort

Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with CAD tools such as L-Edit, KLayout, and SolidWorks
• Courses in VLSI design
• Hands‑on experience using mask aligner, steppers, and automated coat tracks
• Strong Knowledge of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) or semiconductor photolithography processes
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams (process, product, test)

What Atomica Offers You:

• Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS
• Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Continuing education opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Catered in-office lunches

Compensation:

$90,000-120,000

Why work with us?

Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise.Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.

Life in Santa Barbara:

Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. Within 5‑minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine.

We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!