Atomic Machines · 1 day ago
Materials R&D Engineer (Coatings)
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expAtomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. The role involves supporting the development and integration of materials into commercial devices, focusing on thin-film processes and materials characterization.
ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and refine thin-film processes to prototype and manufacture novel microsystems and their packaging
Execute experiments to map processing-structure-property relationships for thin-film material systems with a focus on metals and ceramics
Operate a range of advanced vacuum processes, including but not limited to plasma etching, co-sputtering, reactive sputtering, evaporation, and rapid thermal annealing
Apply advanced bulk and surface characterization techniques to evaluate materials and monitor process outputs (e.g., SEM, EDS, EBSD, XRF, AFM, profilometry)
Perform material property tests to evaluate the mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and thermal performance of thin films and interfaces
Analyze, summarize, document, and report out developed procedures, experimental data, and key findings
Participate in process development and automation activities to inform system requirements for custom-built manufacturing tools
Communicate and work cross-functionally to integrate newly developed processes into high-mix, high-volume fabrication workflows
Qualification
Required
Disciplines of study preferred: Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Experience developing and optimizing thin-film material processes for commercial applications
Hands-on lab experience operating thin-film processing equipment, especially plasma sputtering and plasma etching
Ability to set up and execute a design of experiments (DOE) to identify key factors influencing thin-film characteristics
Working knowledge of vacuum systems and vacuum technology
Experience using materials characterization techniques, such as SEM, EDS, EBSD, XRF, XPS, XRD, TEM
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, including technicians and operators
Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of work experience
Preferred
Experience with broader microfabrication techniques is preferred (e.g., laser micromachining, electrochemical, lithography)
Experience with CAD software for 2D layouts is preferred
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Company
Atomic Machines
Atomic Machines are into MEMS micro- and nano-fabrication.
51-200 employees
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Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-02-15Seed
2020-04-01Seed
Leadership Team
Jeff Holden
Founder & CEO
Terry Sauer
Operations Program Manager
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