Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction (Metrology)

Pacific Biosciences of California; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated metrology engineer to join the Consumable NPI team, working on current and next generation products. The role focuses on developing and sustaining wafer metrology for R&D and high-volume manufacturing, with close collaboration across internal/external partners to improve yield and quality.

The ideal candidate will be data-driven, experienced in JMP/MATLAB/SQL/Python, and capable of solving complex problems with holistic product evaluation.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4–8 years with a Bachelor's or 2–6 with a Master's, or 0–5 with a PhD.
• Degree in Applied physics, Optics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Experience with semiconductor wafer metrology and proficiency in an electro-optical lab environment.
• Strong knowledge of NPI, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and lean manufacturing; data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing, improving, and sustaining wafer metrology processes for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on support for all technical and data aspects of wafer metrology on the production line.
• Collaborate with partners, R&D, QA, manufacturing, and supply chain to meet targets and drive projects.
• Perform DOE, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and GR&R to identify failure mechanisms and improve yield.

Skills

JMP

MATLAB

SQL

Python

Wafer metrology

Education

Applied physics / Optics / Materials Science / Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction (Metrology)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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#LI-OnsiteSalary Range:$112,000.00 - $168,000.00

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