Microfabrication Process Engineer

Draper - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cambridge, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Microfabrication Process Engineer at Draper will play a crucial role in the clean room environment, focusing on the design and development of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), photonics, microfluidics, and 3D integration. This position involves applying engineering knowledge to create and test MEMS devices and sensors, collaborating with design teams, and contributing to innovative solutions for national challenges.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops Microelectromechanical devices/sensors, schematics, and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies.
• Assesses performance and process capabilities of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software.
• Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software.
• Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure.
• Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS.
• Drafts documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals.
• Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training.
• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
• Help define the approach to solve a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design and manufacturing decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required.
• 3-5 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with the fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication.
• Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design, modeling, and performance testing.
• Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, and reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience developing processes for CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polish) and LPCVD (Low-Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition) highly desirable.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• Health and finance workshops
• Off-site social events
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities