Fabrication Process Research Engineer
Redmond, WA • Full Time
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We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team, whose mission is to innovate on tools, materials and processes to help accelerate and de-risk the development of future soft wearable technologies. We are specifically looking for a candidate with experience in process engineering related to micro- or nanofabrication, MEMS, and/or advanced packaging technologies with aptitude in design/layout, process development, execution of design of experiments, and/or process integration. You will collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers with a broad range of experiences, perspectives, approaches, and backgrounds, and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities. We seek people who work well on teams, can brainstorm and communicate big ideas, and can plan and drive development activities.
Fabrication Process Research Engineer Responsibilities
- Innovate processes for fabrication of novel devices and advanced packaging solutions for flexible/stretchable integration of electronic components, devices, and systems
- Design experiments for development, evaluation and yield enhancement of processes to develop Best Known Methods (BKMs) that will be utilized for prototype development
- Partner and collaborate with researchers, hardware engineers, device and systems integration teams, and external partners to push development beyond state-of-the-art
- Design, execute, and coordinate internal, external, and hybrid manufacturing integration workflows to mature, document, track process stability, and deliver research prototypes
- Contribute new technologies and methods innovation to close critical capability gaps
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or equivalent degree or comparable experience in field of Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years experience in process engineering focused on micro- or nanofabrication, MEMS, advanced packaging and/or related technologies to include, but not limited to, wet/dry etch, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), electrochemical deposition (ECD), photolithography, metrology, back-end-of-line (BEOL), surface mount technology (SMT), laser machining, micro-molding and/or similar fabrication processes
- Demonstrated >2 successful outcomes in process development and fabrication in a development or production environment, including, but not limited to, optimization of a single process, utilization of test and characterization methods and instruments for validation, electrical schematic design, physical layouts, mechanical design, and/or related outcomes
- 2+ years of experience in development and/or use of high performance electronic materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in field of Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Experience using Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools in design and subsequent fabrication of advanced packaging technologies including flexible printed circuits (FPC), printed circuit board (PCB) and/or redistribution layers (RDL), wafer-level packaging (WLP), system-in-package (SiP), flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) or similar technology
- Either depth of experience in a specific fabrication technology area or experience in process integration that leverages a breadth of process experience from front-end to BEOL with a demonstrated record of leveraging expertise to build devices, circuits, and/or systems
- Working experience with metrology equipment and processes, to include but not limited to, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB) cross-section, ellipsometry/reflectometry, automated optical inspection (AOI), atomic force microscopy (AFM), confocal & optical microscopy/inspection, contact and non-contact profilometry, scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM), or similar techniques
- Practical experience in substrate bonding and debonding, hermetic sealing, MEMS packaging, compression molding, transfer molding, planarization, or similar technologies
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
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