Program Engineer- Fabrication

Job Summary

This role combines expert-level technical matchmaking, cross-facility coordination, hands-on microfabrication and characterization work; will help translate early-stage concepts into manufacturable processes by connecting users with the most appropriate facilities, expertise, and resources across the regional microelectronics ecosystem; serve as a key interface between academic researchers, industry partners, government organizations, and startups, ensuring efficient Lab-to-Fab translation and play a critical role in strengthening the regional microelectronics ecosystem, enabling researchers and innovators to rapidly access the infrastructure and expertise required to move ideas from concept to manufacturing.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics, microelectronics, or a related field
• A minimum of seven years of related experience in a research environment (including graduate student experience)
• Hands‑on experience with two or more microfabrication processes (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition, packaging, or device processing & testing)
• Experience with materials or standard device metrology techniques relevant to microelectronics
• Strong ability to evaluate technical problems and propose practical experimental or fabrication pathways
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across academia and industry

Prior Experience

• PhD in a related field
• Experience working in shared research facilities or user laboratories
• Experience developing SOPs or training materials
• Familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication, heterogeneous integration, or advanced packaging
• Knowledge of regional and national microelectronics infrastructure networks

Qualifications

• REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics, microelectronics, or a related field; a minimum of seven years of related experience in a research environment (including graduate student experience); hands‑on experience with two or more microfabrication processes (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition, packaging, or device processing & testing); experience with materials or standard device metrology techniques relevant to microelectronics; strong ability to evaluate technical problems and propose practical experimental or fabrication pathways; and excellent communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across academia and industry.
• PREFERRED : Additional qualifications such as a PhD in a related field, experience developing SOPs or training materials, familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication, heterogeneous integration, or advanced packaging, and knowledge of regional and national microelectronics infrastructure networks.