companySubstrate logo

Senior Process Engineer at Substrate | San Francisco

SubstrateSan Francisco
On-site Full-time $200K/yr - $300K/yr

Clicking Apply Now takes you to AutoApply where you can tailor your resume and apply.


Unlock Your Potential

Generate Job-Optimized Resume

One Click And Our AI Optimizes Your Resume to Match The Job Description.

Is Your Resume Optimized For This Role?

Find Out If You're Highlighting The Right Skills And Fix What's Missing

Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with Substrate’s technical team to conceptualize, design, prototype, and characterize nanofabricated optical devices. Engage in hands-on fabrication of MEMS/NEMS devices utilizing techniques such as photo- and electron beam lithography, thin film deposition, and wet and dry etching across various user facilities, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area (with potential for travel). Take ownership of fabrication strategies in lithography, deposition, and etch, including designing process flows, conducting material compatibility studies, and creating mask layout CAD. Iterate through structural designs and refine lithography, deposition, and etch parameters to optimize processes and enhance performance. Conduct mechanical, optical, and chemical characterization of thin films using methodologies such as profilometry, ellipsometry, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Characterize pattern fidelity and evaluate the integrity of fabricated structures.

About the job

Join Our Team as a Senior Process Engineer

At Substrate, we are tackling one of the most crucial technological challenges facing the United States today. Positioned at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and innovative physics, our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will revolutionize the semiconductor industry and fortify America’s technological leadership. We pride ourselves on our team of world-class scientists, engineers, and technical experts dedicated to crafting technology for the future.

Job Overview

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and prototyping essential components of our platform through advanced process development and materials characterization. This hands-on position involves working in multiple cleanrooms and user facilities around the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area while also leading the efforts of fellow team members. You will oversee critical aspects of our fabrication process, engaging in both micro- and nanofabrication as well as characterizing the materials and structures you create. This role will encompass various nanofabrication techniques, such as lithography, wet and dry deposition, and etching.

Additionally, you will contribute significantly to the establishment of Substrate’s internal research facilities. Your expertise will be instrumental in early-stage development and testing, which are vital to our ambitious mission of reshaping the semiconductor landscape for years to come.

About Substrate

Substrate is at the cutting edge of technology development, focusing on the semiconductor industry. Our team comprises leading scientists and engineers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible in advanced manufacturing. We are committed to fostering innovation and shaping the future of technology in America.

Similar jobs

Tailoring 0 resumes

We'll move completed jobs to Ready to Apply automatically.