The Role
Support quality operations in a high-mix, low-volume MEMS microfabrication foundry. Responsibilities include investigating non-conformances, supporting RMAs, SCARs, RCA and CAPA, performing SPC and MSA analyses, maintaining ISO 9001 QMS documentation, participating in audits, managing calibration records, and assisting with procedures and specifications.
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Summary:
The Quality Engineer at Atomica plays a hands-on role in maintaining and improving our Quality Management System (QMS) within a high-mix, low volume Microfabrication foundry. You'll collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure products meet rigorous internal and customer standards, driving quality through analysis, documentation, and process support.
Objectives:
- Support RMAs and SCARs; coordinate with engineering and suppliers to determine disposition and communicate with customers
- Investigate non-conformances and support RCA, CAPA, and corrective action processes
- Perform and document MSAs; analyze quality data using SPC and MSA tools
- Maintain ISO 9001-compliant systems (document control, change management, audit readiness)
- Participate in internal audits and maintain calibration and inspection records
- Assist with drafting and revising procedures, specs, and quality documentation
Capabilities:
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 QMS, RCA, CAPA, and non-conformance processes
- Strong documentation and data analysis skills; proficient in Excel
- Comfortable working in cleanroom environments
- Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA) preferred
- US person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
- Note: The term "US person" refers to a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (green card holder), or a person granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.
What Atomica Offers You:
- Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match
- Continuing education opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Catered in-office lunches
Why work with us?
Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise.
Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.
Life in Santa Barbara:
Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. The weather? Absolutely gorgeous. No more shoveling snow or hiding from tornadoes!
Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine.
We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!
Compensation:
$75,000-$115,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Familiarity with root cause analysis, CAPA, and non-conformance processes
- Strong documentation and data analysis skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments
- Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, MSA, and CAPA quality tools
- U.S. person under ITAR requirements
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The Company
What We Do
Atomica Corp. unleashes the power of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) to help solve the great problems of our time. Utilizing a uniquely collaborative approach to development and manufacturing, it partners with innovative companies to deliver breakthrough MEMS-based solutions in cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, cell therapy, molecular diagnostics, genomics, 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Atomica is the largest MEMS foundry in the USA, serving customers from its 130,000 square foot manufacturing campus (with a 30,000 square foot class 100 clean room) in Santa Barbara, California. The company is ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered. Its extensive experience spans the full spectrum of MEMS, including photonics, sensors, microfluidic biochips, and other micro components
