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Process Control Engineer

Atomica
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Summary

Atomica is looking for a driven engineer to join our Process Control team. You'll provide key oversight and engineering support to keep our MEMS foundry running smoothly. This is a high impact role that includes close collaboration with the fab operations team to perform root cause analysis, resolve discrepancies, maintain in-spec products and use statistical process control and metrology tools to verify tool capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high mix of cutting-edge MEMS devices and AI automated inspection techniques in a growing organization.

This position is to provide engineering-level coverage on our 2nd shift 4 days per week Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 3am

Objectives

  • Develop, implement, and monitor wafer fabrication processes, including operating metrology, lithography, vacuum, electroplating, and wet etch systems for MEMS product development and production
  • Create process flows and design engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing processes
  • Edit and maintain technical documentation and training materials
  • Analyze process performance using observational data and measurements to improve efficiency, output, and safety
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure quality control and meet manufacturing objectives
  • Serve as the shift lead for production programs to ensure alignment on lot movement and manufacturing targets

Capabilities

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  • Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, including metrology, lithography, etch, cleans, or thin films
  • Proficient in data analysis with strong critical thinking skills
  • Working knowledge of SPC for statistical process control and data analysis
  • Attention to detail, teamwork, work ethic and communication skills
  • Lean Six Sigma qualification (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Labview (preferred)
  • Background in electrical testing and yield analysis
  • Must be a US Persons under ITAR (citizen, green card holder, refugee, or asylum seeker).

What Atomica Offers You

  • Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS
  • Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Catered in-office lunches

Why work with us?

Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise. Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.

Life In Santa Barbara

Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine. We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!

Compensation

$90,000 - $140,000

  • Atomica encourages applications from candidates at all levels where pay will be based on experience*

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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