Process Engineer (Photolithography)

Syenta; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage equity

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Professional growth

Team events

Work-life balance

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Syenta seeks a Process Engineer (Photolithography) to join its Tempe team. You will develop and manufacture critical components of the LEM process with a focus on photolithography and high-resolution patterning, working across microfabrication and characterization to translate prototypes into scalable manufacturing solutions.

In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine process flows, push boundaries, and deliver robust stamping processes for next-generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
• Minimum 6 years combined experience in MEMS/microfabrication, academia or industry
• Experience with DWL, MLA, mask aligner, stepper, and EBL
• Experience with wet etching processes
• Experience with photosensitive materials to produce high aspect ratio structures
• Experience working in semiconductor-grade cleanroom environments
• Experience in metallisation, lithography, wet etching and thin film deposition

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine process flows for fabrication of LEM stamps
• Push the boundaries of high-resolution microfabrication and stamping processes
• Develop tool and material specific recipes for high aspect ratio structures
• Manufacture prototype components to support mechanical, mechatronic, and software systems
• Collaborate with Sydney team to develop stamps
• Work with materials scientists, chemists, and engineers to deliver an integrated product
• Support transfer of developed processes to national and international commercial fabs
• Ensure clear, timely, and well-documented engagement with external suppliers
• Perform metrology and inspection to assess process quality and reproducibility
• Analyse experimental data and translate findings into process improvements
• Explore new lithography and fabrication techniques to improve resolution and performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of fabrication workflows and process capability

Skills

MEMS/microfabrication

Cleanroom experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

DWL

MLA

Mask aligner

Stepper

EBL

Wet etching

Photosensitive materials

Metallisation

Lithography

Thin film deposition

Job description

About Syenta

Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localised Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our manufacturing products build cutting edge advanced packaging for the semiconductor industry by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool. We do that by achieving high-speed, high-resolution metallization at significantly lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste.

About Syenta

Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localised Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our manufacturing products build cutting edge advanced packaging for the semiconductor industry by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool. We do that by achieving high-speed, high-resolution metallization at significantly lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste. Founded in Australia, our growing footprint in the US represents a key milestone in our journey. We are building a world-class team where seasoned engineers and ambitious emerging talent collaborate to solve some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

About The Role

We are seeking a Process Engineer (Photolithography) to join our Tempe team. In this hands-on role, you will develop and manufacture critical components of Syenta’s LEM process, with a strong focus on photolithography and high-resolution patterning. You will work across microfabrication and characterisation, contributing directly to the development of next-generation stamping processes and helping translate prototypes into scalable manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine process flows for fabrication of LEM stamps
• Push the boundaries of high-resolution microfabrication and stamping processes
• Develop tool and material specific recipes for high aspect ratio structures
• Manufacture prototype components to support mechanical, mechatronic, and software systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Sydney team to develop stamps
• Work closely with materials scientists, chemists, and engineers to deliver an integrated product
• Support transfer of developed processes to national and international commercial fabs
• Ensures clear, timely, and well-documented engagement with external suppliers

Characterisation & Analysis

• Perform metrology and inspection to assess process quality and reproducibility
• Analyse experimental data and translate findings into process improvements

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Explore new lithography and fabrication techniques to improve resolution and performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of fabrication workflows and process capability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
• Minimum 6 years combined experience in MEMS/microfabrication, academia or industry
• Experience with DWL, MLA, mask aligner, stepper, and EBL
• Experience with wet etching processes
• Experience with photosensitive materials to produce high aspect ratio structures
• Experience working in semiconductor-grade cleanroom environments
• Experience in metallisation, lithography, wet etching and thin film deposition

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Research or Ph.D. with relevant research or industry experience
• Experience working within commercial semiconductor fabs or local university fabs
• Experience with lithography materials (SU-8, AZ resist, dry film resist, etc)
• Exposure to advanced packaging techniques (wafer bonding, die bonding)
• Exposure to nano-imprint lithography or hot embossing
• Knowledge of copper electroplating

Why Choose Syenta?

We're passionate about building a diverse, people-first company. We believe that our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels the kind of innovation that can redefine an industry.

What We Offer

Salary Range: US $110k - $150k (negotiable)

• Early-stage equity opportunities
• Potential 401(k) and other benefits
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage plans, supported by Company
• Professional Growth - We're scaling fast, so responsibilities can expand significantly in tandem with the business
• Team Events - Annual company event in Australia to collaborate and celebrate
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible leave policies and an understanding that meaningful work can coexist with a fulfilling personal life
• 15 days PTO and 10 days sick leave

Syenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.