Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction (Metrology)

PacBio; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Biosciences, located in Menlo Park, CA, seeks a metrology engineer to join the Consumable NPI team. You will develop and optimize wafer metrology for R&D and high-volume production, collaborating with internal and external partners to improve yield and quality.

The role requires strong data analysis skills, experience with JMP/MATLAB/SQL/Python, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Onsite work is expected with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2–6 years with a Master’s; or 0–5 with a PhD.
• Degree in Applied physics, Optics, Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Biomedical Eng, EE, ME, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Experience with semiconductor wafer metrology in an electro-optical lab.
• Strong proficiency with JMP, MATLAB, SQL, Python.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge in NPI, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and lean manufacturing.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and sustain wafer metrology processes for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
• Provide hands-on support for all technical and data aspects of wafer metrology on the production line.
• Collaborate with partners across internal teams and external vendors to meet targets and drive project execution.
• Design and execute DOE and SPC to identify failure mechanisms and improve yield and quality.
• Perform MSA, Process Capability Analysis, FMEA, and GR&R.
• Prepare clear documentation including SOWs, work instructions, protocols and reports.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or higher in Applied physics/Optics/Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

JMP

MATLAB

SQL

Python

Job description

Pacific Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated metrology engineer to join the Consumable NPI team to work on current and next generation products. This opportunity involves working as part of a highly diverse, multi-disciplinary team to produce and develop highly complex and biologically integrated consumables for the sequencing technology.

The ideal candidate is a very independent thinker and self-starter who works great in a team setting as well as on individual projects. A broad knowledge of wafer metrology is essential. This person will work very closely with internal/external partners to improve and ensure the quality of wafer metrology, and to support the yield improvement efforts throughout the product lifecycle.

The candidate must have an appetite for solving complex problems requiring holistic evaluation of product factors and actively seek opportunities for improvement based on statistically meaningful, data-driven conclusions. Software and database experience and advanced data analysis skills are also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing, improving, and sustaining wafer metrology processes to support both R&D and high-volume manufacturing
• Providing hands‑on support for all technical and data aspects of wafer metrology activities on the production line, including proprietary in‑house metrology tools
• Working with external partners, R&D, QA, manufacturing, and supply chain to meet production targets and drive timely execution of engineering projects
• Designing and executing statistical analyses, such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to identify the physical failure mechanism and improve yield and quality
• Designing and performing Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Capability Analysis, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R)
• Developing and preparing clear and concise documentation including Statement of Work, work instruction, IQOQ protocol and report, TMV protocol and report, deviation, ECOs, NCRs et al

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 4-8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a minimum of 2-6 years with a Master’s degree; or a minimum of 0-5 years with a PhD degree
• A degree in Applied physics, Optics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Proven ability to establish and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors
• Experience with semiconductor wafer metrology and proficiency in an electro-optical laboratory environment
• Significant proficiency with JMP, MATLAB, SQL, Python
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge in NPI, CAPA, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, and lean manufacturing
• Analytical and data driven mindset
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Positive attitude, and a strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Require working in a clean room or lab environment and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• 15% international travel may be required

Preferred Experience

• Experienced with silicon photonic wafer metrology is a plus
• Experienced with consumable chip NPI for sequencing technology is a plus
• Knowledge of biochemistry and/or NGS is a plus

Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.

This role is required to be onsite Monday-Friday.

You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 650-521-8000, or [e-mail] for assistance.

Salary Range $112,000.00 - $168,000.00

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