Senior Advanced Packaging/MEMS Process Engineer

Draper Labs; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Employee clubs

Workshops

Off-site social events

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Senior Advanced Packaging/MEMS Process Engineer to apply advanced semiconductor and MEMS process knowledge to HSIP and Fan-Out Wafer-Level (FOWL) technologies.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and qualify processes, lead copper electroplating and etch steps, mentor engineers, and drive high-mix/low-volume manufacturing readiness for 2.5D/3D chiplet integration. This role requires a US security clearance and is based in St. Petersburg, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• 5–10 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.
• U.S. Security Clearance required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support copper electroplating process development to achieve HMLV yield and reliability targets.
• Define copper etch process optimization for fine-line patterning and DBI pre-bond surface preparation.
• Optimize and maintain MEMS-related processes and tools (wet/dry etch, vacuum/sputter, metrology).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new processes and drive manufacturing readiness.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share knowledge for new product development.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team mentorship

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Physics

Tools

MEMS fabrication tools

Metrology tools

Modeling software

Simulation software

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

As a Senior Advanced Packaging/MEMS Process Engineer you'll apply advanced semiconductor and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) process engineering knowledge, theory, and methods to research, design, develop, and qualify processes for Heterogeneous System Integration Package (HSIP) and Fan-Out Wafer-Level (FOWL) technologies.

What You’ll Do:

• Support end-to-end copper electroplating process development to achieve HMLV yield and reliability targets.
• Define copper etch process optimization for fine-line patterning and DBI pre-bond surface preparation.
• Optimize and maintain processes like:
  • Wet and Dry etch tools
  • Vacuum/Sputter systems
  • Metrology tools
• Work with cross functional teams to develop new processes for new business, make process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and maintain process uptime
• Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training.
• You’ll interact with integration, assembly, quality, and equipment engineering teams to drive high-mix | low-volume manufacturing readiness for 2.5D/3D chiplet integration.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Designs and develops Microelectromechanical devices/sensors, schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies.

• Assesses performance and process capabilities of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software.

• Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software.

• Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure.

• Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS.

• Drafts documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals.

• Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training.

• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.

• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction, contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.

• Able to provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results.

• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.

• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with the fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication.

• Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design, modelling, and performance testing.

• Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, and reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required. Master's degree preferred

Experience

5-10 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Job Location - City: St. Petersburg

Job Location - State: Florida

Job Location - Postal Code: 33716

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].