Senior Fab Process Integration Engineer

About Us

Menlo Micro has reinvented one of the most fundamental building blocks of electronic systems – the electronic switch. Menlo Micro’s technology creates a new switch category that eliminates compromises and tradeoffs by combining the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches into the best of both worlds with its “Ideal Switch.”

Are you interested in playing a critical, impactful role and work with top electronic systems talent at an exciting startup backed by industry leaders? Do you want to help create truly disruptive and unique products that have the ability to change markets? If you answered yes to both, this may be your opportunity to have a significant impact at a cutting-edge startup with industry-leading technology that will drive electronic systems innovation across a diverse range of industries.

Role Summary and Purpose

You will be an integral member of the team responsible for driving Menlo’s Ithaca Process Technologies into high volume manufacturing. The core aspect of this role will be to understand product device layout/functionality and establish the tools, processes, procedures and manufacturing fundamentals to bring a dedicated volume fab online for Menlo’s MEMS based Ideal Switch fabrication.

You will report to the Senior Director of Process Integration/Engineering and work within a fast paced and energetic team as well as work cross functionally with the Operations, Quality and other teams.

Essential Responsibilities

This position is responsible for integrating the different unit processes (i.e., lithography, dry etch, wet clean, film deposition, bonding, etc.) to produce high yielding, stable product output as well as providing guidance and execution for process qualifications, product qualification, and site qualification for Menlo’s MEMS based fabrication line. A thorough understanding of fab processing, device physics, and product performance and reliability testing is required. 

This role is responsible for driving Menlo’s processes and process development into qualified volume manufacturing.

You will:

• Lead process development into volume production by working with product development teams and unit process owners to optimize product workflows
• Be responsible for driving yield improvements with such tools as Design of Experiments (DOEs) to optimize process interactions/compatibilities
• Work jointly with New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Operations teams in all aspects of product development and flow establishment
• Guide set-up of product flows in the MES system to ensure processes are executed in the correct sequence for optimal yield and device performance
• Utilize various data mining techniques to determine and resolve causes of yield loss
• Understand product flows and different failure analysis techniques to trace problems to root cause
• Ensure and maintain quality standards, engineering requirements and product specifications for Menlo’s process technology
• Comply with all company quality and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related disciplines such as Physics, Optics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, etc.
• Strong background in semiconductor or electronic device materials and physics
• Minimum 7 years of industrial or relevant experience in microelectronics
• Minimum 5 years cleanroom fabrication experience
• In depth understanding of semiconductor tools, processes and volume manufacturing
• In depth understanding of device physics, product testing, performance and reliability testing
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams toward successful project completion
• Ability to define meaningful experiments and analyze data
• Excellent technical and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Willingness to travel about 10% of time 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities to meet goals in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work full-time at facility located in Ithaca, NY
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Desired Characteristics

• In depth understanding of MEMS or semiconductor fabrication processing
• Experience communicating complex material, process, test results to broadly skilled audience
• Prior history of critical problem solving and innovation
• Knowledge of ohmic MEMS switch device fabrication
• Demonstrated ability to investigate, find root cause, and implement corrective actions of device failures
• Experience working with NTI & NPI teams on early integration of fabrication processes