The Role
Develops and optimizes high-yield photolithography processes for semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing. Responsibilities include SPC monitoring, Cpk improvement, process and tool troubleshooting, equipment qualification and matching, DOE-based process characterization, recipe standardization, supplier management, manufacturing efficiency improvements, data analysis, and technician mentoring. The role requires hands-on cleanroom work with steppers, contact aligners, photoresist systems, developer tracks, and integration with MES and automation systems.
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Summary:
Atomica is a U.S.-based microfabrication foundry that builds advanced platforms for AI hardware, photonics, sensors, MEMS, and biotechnology devices. Atomica supports customers developing AI optical connectivity, AI optical source integration, photonic integration, thermal microstructures, physical AI sensors, MEMS optical control systems, and biotechnology microdevices with rapid prototyping and scalable production.
Atomica is looking for a highly skilled, hands-on, and capable Senior Process Engineer to join our Photolithography team. This is a high-impact role within one of the most critical groups in the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing high-yield and robust photolithography solutions in the semiconductor, and or MEMS fields. This individual possesses hands-on experience optimizing semiconductor lithography tools: steppers, 1X contact aligners, photoresist (spin/spray coaters), developer and track systems, as well as integration with custom automation and MES systems. The candidate should have experience with optimizing equipment and processes with respect to photoresist application, exposure and developer conditions
Objectives:
- Tool health and predictive process management including daily SPC monitoring, Cpk improvement and troubleshooting process and tool issues
- New equipment/technology selection, installation, operational qualification, process qualification and tool matching.
- Improve process robustness through characterization, cornering and DOE’s.
- Collaborate broadly to standardize equipment recipes, processes, and layers (multi-step) to reduce complexity / cost and reduce development lead time and effort
- Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements of data
- Ensure close interaction with equipment suppliers. Supplier management, own escalation and work together on resolution of tool issues.
- Mentor and coach Technicians to teach best practices for quality control and manufacturing
- Data analysis and presentation during product development and production support
- Implementing Lean Six Sigma mindset and processes
Capabilities:
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Hands-on experience in wafer lithography processing
- Experience with Canon/Nikon Steppers and TEL tracks
- Strong experience in data analysis and demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Background in MEMS or CMOS development or manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with thick and thin Negative and Positive resists, and bi-layer coats
- Solid understanding of the interaction between photolithography coats and other process modules (Etch, Liftoff, etc.)
- Ability to work in both a clean room environment and an office environment
- SPC and JMP experience
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
Compensation:
$110,000- $150,000
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. 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!
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or another engineering discipline
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Hands-on experience in wafer lithography processing
- Experience with Canon or Nikon steppers and TEL tracks
- Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills
- Background in MEMS or CMOS development or manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with thick and thin negative and positive resists, and bi-layer coats
- Understanding of interactions between photolithography coats and process modules such as etch and liftoff
- Ability to work in cleanroom and office environments
- SPC and JMP experience
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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
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