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R&D Senior Process Engineer

Precision· Microfabrication
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Hybrid (Addison, TX)$135k - $150kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior role leading materials and MEMS manufacturing development for neural interface technologies in an in-house ISO-certified MEMS facility in Addison, TX; spans research to early production in a hybrid, US-based setting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of thin film ceramic encapsulation/insulation layers integrated with polymer films.
  • Define material selection criteria and deposition strategies (ALD, PECVD, sputtering, e-beam evaporation) based on film properties.
  • Characterize film properties and analyze data from ellipsometry, XRD, SEM/TEM, profilometry, and EIS.
  • Collaborate with process engineers to integrate ceramic thin film steps into a MEMS microfabrication flow (photolithography, etching, metallization).
  • Develop test structures and DOEs to evaluate ceramic film performance as a function of deposition parameters, thickness, and multilayer stack design.
  • Author technical reports, process documentation, and IP disclosures; present findings internally and at conferences or in publications.
  • Stay current with emerging thin film ceramic materials and deposition technologies relevant to implantable bioelectronics; recommend adoption where beneficial.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on thin film ceramics or dielectric materials (or M.S. with equivalent industry experience).
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with thin film ceramic deposition techniques (ALD, PECVD, sputtering, e-beam evaporation).
  • Deep understanding of structure-property relationships governing film performance.
  • Experience in thin film characterization methods (ellipsometry, XRD, SEM/TEM, AFM, profilometry, EIS).
  • Strong working knowledge of MEMS microfabrication processes (photolithography, dry/wet etching, metallization, wafer/substrate handling) and cleanroom experience.
  • Proven ability to design and interpret test studies for encapsulation or barrier film reliability.
  • Understanding of failure mechanisms in multilayer thin film stacks (adhesion, stress, fatigue).
  • Excellent DOE design and data analysis skills for process optimization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and presenting findings.

Skills

Required:Thin film ceramic depositionThin film characterizationMEMS microfabrication

Benefits

  • N/A not provided in the description
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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