Process Integration Engineer

Our mission at Atomic Machines is to bring autonomous bits-to-atoms manufacturing of anything at any scale to the world, and we are well on our way.  We are developing an entirely new class of manufacturing foundry for micro- and nano-scale machines, and we are using that foundry to create products the world has heretofore been unable to build.  Our first device has exceptionally strong and large-scale product-market fit:  it is both iconic of what our platform can do and a driver of very significant enterprise scale.

Joining forces with us means becoming part of an incredibly talented, inventive and passionate multi-disciplinary team running hard to make our platform, devices and vision a reality.  You will have the opportunity to help define the company from its earliest days. You'll be challenged to learn and grow as a builder and a leader as the company itself grows rapidly. And you will receive significant equity compensation - you'll truly be a company owner and benefit financially from our overall success. 

Our offices are located in Berkeley and Santa Clara, California.

We are seeking an innovative engineer to develop and integrate novel fabrication processes to create best-in-class commercial devices. In this role you will bring your experience in microfabrication and complex process flows to go from raw materials to fully packaged devices, while supporting Design for X (DfX, where X is a suite of advanced manufacturing process tools). You will apply your first-principles and cross-cutting knowledge of mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering in the fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting of our hybrid semi-automated fab. At the same time, you will contribute critically to our mission to revolutionize manufacturing by translating processes to our unique digital autonomous platform at scale.

What You'll Do:

• Develop process flow for major device subsystems, driving continuous improvement through defining, monitoring, and controlling fabrication processes.
• Work hands-on with manual and semi-automated tools to conduct manufacturing experiments and process reliability testing; interpret, analyze, and report results.
• Work cross-functionally with technicians, product engineers, and quality engineers to improve process flow to meet commercial targets.
• Leverage thin-film processes (e.g., bonding, plasma, electrochemical, PVD) to engineer surfaces and create multilayer structures.
• Apply metrology techniques to evaluate materials and components (e.g., radiography, SEM, optical imaging, and profilometry).
• Perform complementary testing to evaluate the mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and thermal performance of full devices and/or their components.
• Perform root cause analysis of devices and processes.
• Write, maintain, and improve process and product documentation.

What You'll Need:

• Disciplines of study preferred: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills using statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and analysis of variance (ANOVA).Hands-on R&D experience developing microfabrication processes for mechanical and/or electrical microsystems.
• Knowledge of micromachining technologies, including lithography, deposition, plating, and etching of materials (including metals, ceramics, and polymers).
• Experience developing and following stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Implementing computer aided manufacturing (CAM) from CAD is preferred.
• Training or experience in Six-Sigma, Lean Six-Sigma, Kaizen, or other process improvement methods is preferred.
• Experience with laser micromachining is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, 3-6 years of work experience. Master's preferred.

$150,000 - $175,000 a year

We prioritize our employees' well-being through a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, and equity.