About the role
Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.
Job Description Summary
Join our team at the Draper Microfabrication Facility in Cambridge, MA as a MEMs Microfabrication Process Engineer! In this role, you will be working in a team responsible for the development, execution, control, and continuous improvement of processes in one of four areas critical to the production of novel, advanced MEMS: Metrology, Electrical Test, BEOL (Back End of Line), or Wafer Bond.
What We Need
- Experience with manual (non-automated) wafer handling.
- Experience with microfabrication process development.
- A learning, problem-solving mindset.
- Excellence with team-based communication and coordination.
Highly Desired
- Experience with troubleshooting, maintenance and/or qualification of semiconductor manufacturing tools.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control and MES systems.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
- 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 relationship.
- 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.
Skills/Abilities
- 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, modelling, and performance testing.
- Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, and reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required. Master's degree preferred.
Experience
3-5 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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**Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
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