Fabrication and Process Engineer

About the role

The Position Metalenz is seeking a Fabrication and Process Engineer to prototype activities for our metasurface-based optical components and devices. This position is a hands-on role in the wafer fab, building devices for internal and external customers. You will work closely with a small team of process engineers, and also collaborate closely with our design and metrology groups.

Responsibilities

• Build metasurface wafers to support Metalenz’s PolarID sensing products
• Work in a shared-user clean-room using microelectronic fabrication techniques
• Use direct-write electron beam lithography to fabricate nanostructures
• Develop materials and processes for prototyping sub-micron semiconductor optical devices
• Operate optical aligners and e-beam exposure tools
• Perform plasma deposition and etch
• Provide SEM characterization data for device yield improvement
• Collaborate closely with Metalenz design and metrology teams on new designs and products
• Work in cleanroom fabrication for about 75% of the workday. Remainder attending meetings with colleagues from Metalenz design and metrology teams, planning experiments and equipment reservations, etc.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in appropriate engineering discipline (electrical, chemical, materials engineering, physics, etc)
• Direct hands-on experience in: semiconductor wafer processing, including: electron beam lithography (EBL), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), photolithography, resist coating, developing, inspection, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), reactive ion etching (RIE), optical ellipsometry
• Substantial experience with wafer fabrication tools and techniques
• Able to design experiments and draw conclusions
• Able to anticipate and resolve problems independently
• Experience in statistical analysis of raw data is preferred

Qualifications

PhD or MS in appropriate engineering discipline (electrical, chemical, materials engineering, physics, etc)

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Competitive salary, 401k with company contribution, pre-IPO stock options

Based in downtown Boston near TD Garden, Metalenz is conveniently located across the street from North Station.

Comprehensive benefits package including company-paid health, dental, vision, life, LTD/ADD.

Company contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA).

Employee Assistance Program.

Collaborative office space, flexible work schedule with hybrid and/or work-from-home arrangements for qualified positions.

Complimentary snacks and drinks, and occasionally lunch on-site.

Free gym and bike parking on-site.

Fun, energizing, highly collaborative environment in which each team member has the opportunity to make an impact.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $105,000-$135,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Schedule

Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.