Senior Photolithography Process Engineer, MEMS & CMOS

Atomica; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Catered in-office lunches

Job summary

Atomica in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for the Photolithography team to drive high-yield lithography solutions and tool integration. The role focuses on optimizing resist, exposure, and development steps with automation interfaces to MES systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in wafer lithography, hands-on experience with steppers and track systems, strong data analysis, and a MEMS/CMOS background.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on wafer lithography processing experience.
• Experience with Canon/Nikon Steppers and TEL tracks.
• Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Background in MEMS or CMOS development/manufacturing.
• Hands-on with photoresist, coats, and related processes.
• Ability to work in clean room and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tool health and perform SPC/CPK improvements.
• Lead equipment selection, installation, qualification, and tool matching.
• Improve process robustness via characterization, DOE, and optimization.
• Standardize recipes, processes, and layers to reduce lead time and cost.
• Monitor manufacturing efficiency, output, and safety with data.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage tool-related escalations.
• Mentor Technicians on quality control and manufacturing best practices.
• Analyze data and present findings during product development and production.

Skills

Wafer lithography

Data analysis

MEMS/CMOS background

Equipment troubleshooting

DOE/Statistical methods

Education

Engineering degree or higher

Tools

Canon/Nikon Steppers

TEL tracks

Job description

Atomica in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for the Photolithography team to drive high-yield lithography solutions and tool integration. The role focuses on optimizing resist, exposure, and development steps with automation interfaces to MES systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in wafer lithography, hands-on experience with steppers and track systems, strong data analysis, and a MEMS/CMOS background.