Senior/Staff Process Integration Engineer

As a Senior/Staff Process Integration Engineer at Atomica, your primary responsibilities include developing process integration for MEMS, ensuring quality and manufacturability, troubleshooting fabrication processes, and helping to devise new approaches that enhance existing designs. You'll monitor wafer fabrication processes, create process flows and design experiments, and compile and present key data throughout product development. You'll also work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to oversee manufacturing quality control.

To qualify for the Senior/Staff Process Integration Engineer role at Atomica, candidates should possess a degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a relevant physical science. A minimum of five years of industry experience is required, particularly in wafer processing. Hands-on experience with MEMS or CMOS development and a strong background in data analysis, as well as the ability to work in cleanroom and office environments, are essential.

The work environment for a Senior/Staff Process Integration Engineer at Atomica is a unique blend of a cleanroom setting for hands-on fabrication processes and a collaborative office atmosphere. You’ll be surrounded by a team of innovative professionals committed to developing MEMS technology. The Goleta location also offers a breathtaking backdrop of mountains and coastline, creating an enjoyable place to work each day.

Atomica offers an array of benefits for the Senior/Staff Process Integration Engineer position, including competitive health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plans with company matching, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and catered in-office lunches. Additionally, employees have the opportunity to participate in the company’s equity plan and take advantage of ongoing education opportunities.

As a Senior/Staff Process Integration Engineer at Atomica, you will work on cutting-edge MEMS technologies that drive innovation in various fields such as cloud computing, genomics, and autonomous vehicles. Your contributions will directly affect the product development lifecycle and enhance our capabilities in delivering groundbreaking MEMS-based solutions to market.

When answering this question, illustrate your hands-on experience with various wafer fabrication methods—such as lithography and etch processes. Share specific examples of your responsibilities in past roles, challenges you faced, and how you successfully addressed them. Highlight any relevant projects that showcase your skill set.

Explain your systematic approach to problem-solving in fabrication. Discuss how you analyze data, collaborate with your team, and leverage your engineering background to identify the root cause of issues. Offering an example of a specific troubleshooting scenario from your previous work can demonstrate your expertise effectively.

Discuss the resources you utilize to keep up-to-date, including professional journals, industry conferences, or online courses. Mention any relevant networking groups or communities that you are part of that focus on MEMS technologies. Sharing your personal enthusiasm for continuous learning can further position you as a passionate candidate.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to outline a specific situation where you led a diverse team on a project. Detail your leadership style, how you facilitated collaboration among team members with different expertise, and the outcome of the project. This showcases your ability to navigate complex team dynamics.

Discuss your methodology for designing experiments, including your understanding of key variables, measurement techniques, and how you document findings. Mention any software tools you use for design of experiments and how your past experiences have shaped your approach to creating effective process flows.

Be prepared to discuss specific data analysis techniques you have employed, such as statistical process control (SPC) or tools like JMP. Provide examples of how you've applied these methods to drive improvements or solve problems in your previous roles, showing your analytical mindset.

Explain your organizational skills and the tools or methodologies (like Agile or Lean) you use to manage your projects effectively. Share techniques you employ for maintaining focus and ensuring deadlines are met while also being flexible to handle unexpected changes or challenges.

Articulate why your skills, experience, and personal values align with Atomica's mission. Mention specific experiences relevant to MEMS technology and how your career aspirations resonate with the innovations Atomica is pursuing. Highlight your passion for technology and making a positive impact.

Discuss your understanding of cleanroom protocols and the importance of safety measures in environments dealing with sensitive technologies. Explain any personal experiences regarding safety training, best practices for maintaining a sterile environment, and how you ensure compliance with regulations in your work.

Reflect on specific challenges, such as differing communications styles or conflicting priorities, and describe your solutions. Focus on how you fostered collaboration, resolved conflicts, or created a shared vision among team members to achieve project goals.