Development Engineer I, Micro-Optics

• Microstructure fabrication experience, in either glass or silicon, is required and will include micro-optic, MEMS, or fluidic devices.
• Experience working with semiconductor fab equipment is a must.
• PC proficient with standard tools (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)
• Experience in programming language preferred (C/C /C#, Matlab, Python)
• Experience in CAD package preferred (SolidWorks)
• Experience with design software a plus (Virtual Lab and KLayout)
• Knowledge of wave, classical or fiber optics is strongly preferred.

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust manufacturing processes for silicon or glass devices, and similar products using semiconductor related wafer fabrication technologies; including photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, DRIE, metrology, dicing, assembly and inspection.

• Under the guidance of senior members of the technical staff execute Design of Experiments to support commercialization of the company technology.

• Perform mechanical designs using 3-D software such as Solid Works.

• Create and maintain documentation required to support engineering and production.
• Provide sustaining support of the production area.  Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of out of control and out of spec conditions.  Implement corrective actions to prevent their recurrence.

• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication, presentation and reporting skills, and data analysis and problem solving.
• Effectively interface with all levels of the organization.
• Utilize a cross functional approach to problem solving, working with all available manufacturing resources to achieve company goals.

• Monitor process and equipment performance by analyzing inline SPC data.
• Actively support continuous improvement, TPM, cycle time reduction, and yield enhancement initiatives.

• Assist in the development of manufacturable production flows for new products.
• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

• BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material/ Physical Science, Optics, Electrical or related engineering discipline.
• Prior work experience or internships, in MEMS manufacturing, semiconductor or optical fabrication.
• U.S. Citizenship or Qualified U.S. worker

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.