Sr. Ceramic Packaging Engineer

The Company

EngeniusMicro is a hardware focused small business with offices in Huntsville, AL; in Atlanta, GA; and near Denver, CO. Our multi-disciplinary staff of engineers and scientists provide research and development engineering services to industry and the Federal Government. Our primary research areas are Additive Manufacturing for RF electronics, MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) / Nanotechnology, and Microelectronics. As a research-focused small business, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement for a motivated candidate.

The Culture

EngeniusMicro seeks self-motivated, highly organized, and responsive employees able to work in a fast-paced, small team environment. The ideal employee will thrive in a learning environment that encourages independence, initiative, leadership, and professional growth.

Why should you apply?

• You like solving technical challenges in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• You're interested in building a key component in hardware and prototypes
• You want to work somewhere your interests can influence the direction of the company
• You enjoy making products that are both technically and visually intriguing

The Position

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with 3D printed ceramic material to create layouts and plan for electrical connections
• Design interfaces and checks for thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance
• Develop and refine the ceramic materials and processes used to create protective enclosures for electronic devices, such as semiconductors and microchips
• Research and develop new ceramic materials with specific properties for packaging applications
• Optimize and refine ceramic processing techniques, including sintering, slip casting, and additive manufacturing
• Design and engineer ceramic packages, considering factors like heat transfer, electrical performance, and mechanical strength
• Conduct testing and analysis to assess the performance and reliability of ceramic packages
• Address and resolve issues related to ceramic material or processing during the manufacturing process
• Ensure the integrity and functionality of the device's package, considering factors like heat dissipation, electrical insulation, and mechanical durability
• Invent and write patent applications
• Write or assist in writing funding proposals, manage funding expenses and prepare technical reports
• Lead and train supporting technicians to carry out research work and guide scale-up processes.
• Work collaboratively with external R&D partners
• Communicate experimental results and problems with supervisors

Qualifications

Basic

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 0-3 years of relevant and verifiable experience
• Strong hands-on experience in solid state electrolyte materials and electrochemistry, electroactive polymer and ceramic materials, and additive manufacturing processes
• Strong understanding of ceramic materials, their properties, and behavior under various conditions
• Knowledge of ceramic processing techniques and their impact on material properties
• Ability to design and engineer ceramic packages that meet specific requirements
• Proficiency in conducting tests and analyzing data to assess material and package performance
• Out-of-the-box thinking and creative execution skills
• The ability to obtain/maintain a final Secret DoD clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

Preferred

• Experience in roll-to-roll processing and additive manufacturing is a plus
• Publications on additive manufacturing areas of innovation

The Legal Stuff

EngeniusMicro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• E-Verify Participation
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Immigrant and Employee Rights
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)