Plasma Process Engineer — Global Tech, Travel & Impact

Mycronic; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mycronic is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the Global Technologies division within Surfx Technologies. This role focuses on developing atmospheric argon plasma processes and surface treatment technologies for high-volume manufacturing of semiconductors and PCBs, working from concept through production.

As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will design experiments, optimize processes, and contribute to product development in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally to customer sites as needed.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments by varying plasma process parameters (e.g., power, gas flow, treatment time, and standoff distance) to study the fundamental interactions between atmospheric plasma and wafers/substrates, and evaluate the impact on surface properties, process performance, and product reliability.
• Support the development and optimization of atmospheric plasma processes and surface treatment applications.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate plasma performance, material compatibility, and process effectiveness
• Design, set up, and execute product, process, and material tests to validate performance under real-world conditions; prepare technical reports to support product development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products and processes from development into viable customer solutions
• Build and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to support continuous product improvements
• Acts as team player who is responsive to customers, coworkers and management with the ability to work independently

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Job description

Mycronic is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the Global Technologies division within Surfx Technologies. This role focuses on developing atmospheric argon plasma processes and surface treatment technologies for high-volume manufacturing of semiconductors and PCBs, working from concept through production.

As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will design experiments, optimize processes, and contribute to product development in a fast-growing environment.