Senior Metrology Engineer, NPI for Sequencing Consumables

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, 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.