The MEMS Development Engineer will work on the development of innovative MEMS technology and will characterize the MEMS devices throughout the manufacturing and development process. You will work in a clean room environment, requiring clean room gowning (smock, hood, gloves, booties, etc.). Ideal candidates will have Master’s or PhD in Material Science, MEMS, Material Engineering , Physics, Applied Physics or a related field and, preferably, three or more years hands-on experience working on MEMS fabrication and characterization.

Knowledge: Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.

Job Complexity: Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.

Supervision: Determines methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree’ or PhD with 3 years of experience of equivalent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Characterize MEMS devices using various metrology tools.
• Develop advanced manufacturing process flows for novel MEMS devices.
• Develop novel packaging and integration schemes for MEMS devices.
• Develop new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve the performance and cost requirements of future device applications.
• Identify and correct problems in MEMS devices by using experimental methods such as DOE.
• Prepare analysis reports.
• Interface with manufacturing and engineering departments as well as vendors.
• Use good problem solving and project management skills to solve the wide array of technical problems.
• Communicate especially well and motivate others outside and inside the department to resolve problems and accomplish work through various company resources.
• Organize technical problem solving strategies clearly and present them effectively to all concerned parties.

Job Requirements *

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• Master's or PhD in Material Science, MEMS, Material Engineering , Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in MEMS fabrication, characterization and packaging.
• Experience with one or more of the following :

SolidWorks or AutoCAD

• Excellent problem identification and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, in order to effectively present information to peers and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of standard office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in clean room environment.
• Ability to prioritize and finish assigned work in an efficient and timely manner with minimum supervision.

DESIRED:

• Experience in MEMS process integration from concept to finished product.
• Experience with Piezo inkjet or other MEMS devices incorporating complex fluidic, electrical and packaging designs.
• Experience in MEMS design is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.

• Standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear under one-third of the time.
• Sitting one-third to two-thirds of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in wafer fabrication and clean room environment, requiring clean room gowning (smock, hood, gloves, booties, etc.)
• Exposure to stored energy hazards (electricity, compressed gases, etc.)
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Works in a facility that houses hazardous chemicals.

OTHER:

• Other manufacturing and/or administrative duties as may be assigned.
• Each employee’s primary objective is to assure that the quality, delivery and cost controls within his/her control meet or exceed all of our internal and external customers’ requirements.
• Each employee is required to abide by the Employee Handbook and the rules and regulations explained and provided at each orientation and training session. Special attention must be given to the safety aspects of these documents.

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. provides competitive wages, a generous benefits package and a friendly, dynamic working environment.

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