Process Engineer

Atomic Semi; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Semi, an innovative semiconductor startup in San Francisco, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead research and development on new fabrication methods. The ideal candidate will possess a deep knowledge of semiconductor processing, hands-on cleanroom experience, and a passion for contributing to groundbreaking projects. You will work in a fast-paced environment with autonomy and ownership of significant engineering challenges.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off including Holidays and Sick Time

Visa Sponsorship

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly Learning & Development opportunities

Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides

Daily lunches and stocked office kitchen

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of traditional semiconductor processing methods.
• Ability to digest and filter a large body of existing work (academic papers, books).
• Experience developing and optimizing lithography recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments alongside senior process engineers.
• Read academic papers to inform experimental design.
• Analyze process data and troubleshoot recipe or equipment issues.

Skills

Recipe development and optimization for lithography tools

Hands-on cleanroom experience with multiple photoresists

Hands-on experience using a SEM

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$117,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.

It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.

We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.

Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better.

We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.

Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

About The Role

As a Process Development Engineer at Atomic Semi, you’ll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new fabrication methods. We're looking for someone with both a strong understanding of traditional semiconductor processing methods and an open-mindedness to new techniques. It'll be helpful if you have the ability to digest and filter a large body of existing work (academic papers, books).

This is a high-ownership role with lots of autonomy in a fast-moving startup environment. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to novel R&D processes and influence tool design. Candidates should have hands-on cleanroom experience and a track record of developing and optimizing lithography recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Work in the lab to design and run experiments alongside senior process engineers
• Read academic papers and technical literature to inform experimental design; whiteboard ideas and iterate quickly
• Learn and operate a range of semiconductor tools, primarily focused on lithography systems (contact aligners, steppers, electron-beam)
• Develop, transfer, and optimize process recipes across platforms with a focus on consistency, yield, and throughput
• Analyze process data, troubleshoot recipe or equipment issues, and clearly document findings and results for the team
  
  

Required Experience

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Recipe development and optimization for lithography tools.
• Hands-on cleanroom experience with multiple photoresists.
• Hands-on experience using a SEM.
  
  

Nice-to-have

• Mechanical or maintenance experience with fab tools
  
  

Working at Atomic Semi

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA.

Compensation: Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $117,000 – $150,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in Atomic Semi.

Benefits: Atomic Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
  
  

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Compensation Range: $117K - $150K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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