The PositionMetalenz is seeking a Fabrication and Process Engineer to prototyping activities for our metasurface-based optical components and devices. This position is a hands-on role in the wafer fab, building devices for internal and external customers. You will work closely with a small team of process engineers, and also collaborate closely with our design and metrology groups.
What you'll do- Build metasurface wafers to support Metalenz's PolarID sensing products
- Work in a shared-user clean-room using microelectronic fabrication techniques
- Use direct-write electron beam lithography to fabricate nanostructures
- Develop materials and processes for prototyping sub-micron semiconductor optical devices
- Operate optical aligners and e-beam exposure tools
- Plasma deposition and etch
- Provide SEM characterization data for device yield improvement
- Have the opportunity to learn the full suite of process and metrology tools
- Collaborate closely with Metalenz design and metrology teams on new designs and products
- Work in cleanroom fabrication for about 75% of the workday. Remainder attending meetings with colleagues from Metalenz design and metrology teams, planning experiments and equipment reservations, etc.
About You- PhD or MS in appropriate engineering discipline (electrical, chemical, materials engineering, physics, etc)
- Direct hands-on experience in:
- semiconductor wafer processing, including:
- electron beam lithography (EBL)
- scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- photolithography, resist coating, developing, inspection
- chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
- reactive ion etching (RIE)
- optical ellipsometry
- Substantial experience with wafer fabrication tools and techniques
- Able to design experiments and draw conclusions
- Anticipates and resolves problems independently
- Experience in statistical analysis of raw data is preferred
What we offerMetalenz is a rapidly growing start-up that offers best-in-class benefits.
- Competitive salary, 401k with company contribution, pre-IPO stock options.
- Based in downtown Boston near TD Garden, Metalenz is conveniently located across the street from North Station.
- Competitive benefits package including company-paid health, dental, vision, life, LTD/ADD.
- Company contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Collaborative office space, flexible work schedule with hybrid and/or work-from-home arrangements for qualified positions.
- Complimentary snacks and drinks, and occasionally lunch on-site.
- Free gym and bike parking on-site.
- Fun, energizing, highly collaborative environment in which each team member has the opportunity to make an impact.
The base salary range for this position is $105,000-$135,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
