Senior Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company in brain-computer interface technology is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Santa Clara. This role involves designing semiconductor and MEMS processes for implantable devices, contributing to a team dedicated to restoring communication for individuals with neurological conditions. Candidates should have a strong educational background and relevant work experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree or above in a relevant discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in semiconductor or MEMS processes.
• Expertise in packaging concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform semiconductor/MEMS process development.
• Collaborate on fabrication with BioMEMS foundry.
• Communicate project updates to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing processes

MEMS processes

Metrology

Self-directed work

Education

Masters’ degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Bioengineering

Job description

Job Description

Precision Neuroscience is pioneering a brain implant, known as a brain-computer interface (BCI), to restore communication and independence for people with neurological conditions. Our cutting-edge technology is designed to empower people with paralysis to control digital devices—such as computers and smartphones—with their thoughts alone, opening new possibilities for daily life.

Precision’s multidisciplinary team brings together leading experts in diverse fields such as neurosurgery, artificial intelligence, machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, and more. We are committed to turning breakthrough scientific advancements into real-world solutions for people affected by conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and ALS.

As a Precision employee, you will be joining one of the fastest-moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of BCI. Since our founding in 2021, Precision has secured over $155 million in funding, developed and validated our technology, and initiated human trials in collaboration with some of the nation’s top hospitals.

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop key materials and processes for our high-density electrode array and other key components of our implantable devices.

In this role, you will play a key part in fabricating our high-density, high channel count electrode array for use in our minimally invasive BCI. You will utilize materials and process expertise to develop our devices and improve the performance and reliability of our implantable systems.

This position will be based in our Santa Clara office and in our San Francisco Bay Area partner facilities. We are unable to consider remote workers or people not currently based in the United States with working rights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and perform hands-on development of semiconductor and/or MEMS processes for our high density electrode array.
2. Characterize critical characteristics of our electrode array and key components of the rest of our BCI.
3. Collaborate with our industry leading BioMEMS foundry on fabrication of some components of our device.
4. Participate in detailed, collaborative, cross-functional discussions about the impact of your designs and processes on the overall BCI system as guided by our rigorous experimental schedule and test/characterization data.
5. Collaborate with the rest of our team to publish and present our work.
6. Communicate project updates on progress, risks, options, barriers and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Create and update end-user technical documentation, product specifications and vendor procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Masters’ degree or above in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in design and execution of semiconductor and/or MEMS manufacturing processes: wet etch, dry etch, thin-film deposition, lithography, mask layout.
• Expertise in semiconductor and/or MEMS packaging concepts.
• Hands-on experience with metrology related to semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging.
• Demonstrated history of self-directed work with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Track record of delivering on accelerated timelines and budgets.

Diverse workforces create the best culture, company, and products. We at Precision are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates the uniqueness and contributions of everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.