Component Preparation and Thinning Engineer

Draper Labs
United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
11208 Blue Heron Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 05, 2025
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. Job Description Summary: Join our team at the Advanced Packaging Facility (APF) as a key member of our process engineering team. As the Component Preparation and Thinning Engineer, you will be an operationally critical player at the APF, where we manufacturer microelectronics using state of the art packaging techniques. The ideal candidate will support the delivery of high reliability electronic assemblies to end customers by fully supporting production. The ideal candidate would be responsible for maintaining and improving various semiconductor processes in a low volume, production cleanroom fabrication facility. Responsibilities will include component preparation and de-packaging using at least various thinning, lapping, etch, and dicing techniques. As the process owner, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring excellent workmanship through process monitoring, SPC, structured problem solving, careful documentation and general process and yield improvements techniques. The candidate will work closely with a diverse team of talented engineers and skilled operators. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities * Designs and develops Microelectromechanical devices/sensors, schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies. * Assesses performance and process capabilities of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software. * Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software. * Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure. * Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS. * Drafts documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals. * Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training. * Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationship. * Help define the approach to solve a particular problem and independently execute assignments * Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance. * Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design and manufacturing decisions and communicate them to project leadership. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficient with the fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication. * Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design, modelling, and performance testing. * Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, and reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement. Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required. Master's degree preferred Experience 3-5 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: St. Petersburg Job Location - State: Florida Job Location - Postal Code: 33716 Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers. Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.