Process Engineer

AttoTude

$90K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in micro- and nanofabrication processes (for experienced candidates)
  • Recent undergraduate degree in engineering, materials science, or related field (for early-career candidates)
  • Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and safety practices
  • Hands-on experience with fabrication equipment mentioned
  • Ability to maintain detailed documentation and logs

Responsibilities

  • Execute fabrication processes within the cleanroom
  • Operate sophisticated fabrication equipment like photolithography and deposition systems
  • Support the development and optimization of fabrication processes
  • Maintain meticulous records of fabrication activities
  • Troubleshoot and communicate issues affecting device yield
  • Coordinate with staff for tool management and schedules
  • Contribute to enhancing fabrication workflows

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on experience in a cutting-edge lab
  • Growth potential towards process or device engineering roles
  • Collaboration with a team of experienced engineers and researchers
  • Access to state-of-the-art fabrication tools and technologies
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
AttoTude is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Technician or early-career Associate Process Engineer to support the development and execution of micro- and nanofabrication processes for our core technology. This role is based in the Berkeley Nanolab and works closely with AttoTude engineers and researchers to fabricate, iterate, and characterize devices in a fast-moving R&D environment. This position is well-suited for either: • An experienced fabrication technician who enjoys executing and improving complex process flows, or • A recent undergraduate graduate who wants a highly hands-on role that can grow into a process or device engineering position over time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and excited to work on cutting-edge fabrication challenges in a shared-user cleanroom. Key Responsibilities • Execute micro- and nanofabrication process flows in the Berkeley Nanolab cleanroom • Operate fabrication equipment including: Photolithography tools (spin coaters, mask aligners, developers) Thin film deposition systems (evaporation, sputtering, PECVD) Dry and wet etching tools (RIE, DRIE, wet etch) Metrology and inspection tools (optical microscopy, profilometry, ellipsometry, SEM) • Support process development, optimization, and repeatability for AttoTude devices • Maintain detailed fabrication logs, travelers, and process documentation • Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate process or tool issues impacting device yield • Coordinate with Berkeley Nanolab staff on tool access, maintenance, and scheduling • Follow all Berkeley Nanolab safety, chemical handling, and cleanroom protocols • Contribute to continuous improvement of AttoTude fabrication workflows For early-career candidates: • Gradually take on increased ownership of process modules or device steps • Participate in process integration discussions and experimental planning • Learn to analyze yield, variability, and failure modes with guidance from senior engineers Annual Salary Range $90,000-$150,000 USD

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