Approach Venture ยท 2 hours ago
Senior Process Development Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expApproach Venture is a well-funded stealth startup focused on developing breakthrough optical computing hardware. They are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead key development efforts in wafer and die-level packaging, ensuring high-yield bonding and transitioning R&D processes into high-volume production workflows.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Torey Bell
Responsibilities
Develop and own process recipes for wafer-level and die-level packaging techniques, including eutectic bonding, flip-chip attachment, underfill, and protective coatings
Achieve high-yield bonding (>99.9%) and ensure thermal reliability through 20,000+ cycles
Analyze failure mechanisms using X-ray, SAM, SEM/TEM, shear testing, and other methods, feeding results back into process and design improvements
Lead the transition of R&D processes into repeatable, high-volume production workflows using SPC and tool selection methodologies
Serve as technical lead for corrective actions stemming from root cause analysis and field data
Collaborate across design, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to fine-tune packaging architecture
Support hiring efforts and mentor junior engineers to grow internal manufacturing capabilities
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor process development or advanced packaging
Proven track record developing and qualifying bonding processes such as eutectic, flip-chip, or hybrid methods
Strong command of statistical quality control practices and continuous improvement strategies
Comfortable working in a fast-paced lab and production environment, including extended hours when needed
Preferred
Background in nanofabrication techniques (e-beam lithography, dry etch, PECVD, CMP)
Experience integrating photonic components such as SiPh or InP into electronic packages
Prior work with optoelectronic device packaging or hybrid integration
Benefits
Early-stage equity and long-term incentive plans
Flexible work culture and strong support for innovation
Relocation assistance to Southern California
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy
Company holidays
Company
Approach Venture
Enabling founding teams building the future of frontier technology to achieve their full potential.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bryce Dabbs
Founder & CEO
Tristan Cembrinski
Partner
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