We are seeking a Microfabrication Integration Engineer focused on the integration of our microelectronic devices. Your main focus will be the integrating different microfabricated components together from different traditional technology sectors. As a company, we employ diverse approaches to address complex problems, which means you will be expected to conceive, design, and develop innovative device integration schemes. This is a hands-on position where you will need to use microfabrication skills to modify devices, develop processes, design or purchase equipment and demonstrate success. While our goal is to move quickly, once the optimal solution is identified, we aim to scale our work to impact as many people as possible

Role responsibilities:

• Development of microelectronic integration solutions across various technologies (e.g., silicon-silicon, silicon to III-V).
• Develop and support wafer fabrication processes.
• Develop and support packaging and assembly processes.
• Conduct characterization and failure analysis of wafers and packaged components.
• Interface and coordinate with IC designers, microfabrication engineers, electrical engineers, and biologists on highly interdisciplinary projects.

Key qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in microfabrication and device integration within cleanroom environments.
• Proficient in design, fabrication, failure analysis, and rapid iteration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, engineers, and technicians.
• Proven ability to overcome unforeseen challenges in a dynamic work environment with shifting timelines.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications: 

Seeking an industry professional with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Semiconductor fabrication processes: Lithography, CVD/PVD, plating, CMP, etch, etc.
• Advanced packaging technologies
• Thermocompression and flip chip bonding
• Heterogeneous integration
• MicroLED integration and characterization
• Metrology and material characterization methods
• Reliability and failure Analysis

Salary/Pay Range:

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.  We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 – $170,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits:

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)