Senior MEMS Design Engineer

nEye Systems

$180K — $260K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in a related technical field
  • 5+ years of MEMS design experience focused on products
  • Familiarity with nano-scale device fabrication
  • Expertise in multi-physics modeling for MEMS optimization
  • In-depth knowledge of MEMS failure mechanisms
  • Skilled in 3D-CAD and Finite Element Simulation software
  • Understanding of semiconductor processes and cleanroom practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and model MEMS structures for performance and manufacturability
  • Utilize multi-physics simulation to enhance device behavior
  • Collaborate to identify and solve failure mechanisms
  • Troubleshoot fabrication challenges with process engineers
  • Contribute throughout the product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing
  • Focus on yield improvement in design

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical switch technology
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a startup environment
  • Potential for significant impact on future data center performance
  • Innovative company culture fostering creativity and problem-solving
  • Equal opportunity employment practices
Full Job Description
Job Overview

As a SeniorMEMS Design Engineer at nEye.ai, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, and optimization of MEMS devices that are critical components of our optical circuit switches. This role involves both technical execution and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. You'll work closely with Silicon Photonics, Mechanical, and Process Engineers to ensure our MEMS structures are not only high-performing but also robust and reliable for high-volume manufacturing. Your expertise in multi-physics modeling will be key to optimizing our designs and solving complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • MEMS Design & Optimization: Design and model MEMS structures, focusing on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Multi-Physics Simulation: Utilize multi-physics models (e.g., mechanical, electro-mechanical, fluid dynamics) to simulate device behavior and optimize designs.
  • Collaboration & Problem-Solving: (1) Work with internal teams to understand failure mechanisms and design for low FIT (failures in time) rates. (2) Troubleshoot fabrication issues and act as a liaison between the design team and foundry process engineers to resolve problems.
  • Product Lifecycle: (1) Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to high-volume manufacturing and qualification testing. (2) Design for Yield improvement


Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Master's or PhD degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in MEMS design with a focus on product experience.
  • Experience with the design and fabrication of devices with nano-scale features.
  • Demonstrated experience in optimizing MEMS structures for performance and reliability using multi-physics models.
  • Deep understanding of failure mechanisms in MEMS devices.
  • Proficiency with 3D-CAD software and Finite Element Simulation software (e.g. COMSOL).
  • Experience in analytical mechanical design focusing on stress/strain relationships in MEMS designs and wafer processing
  • Deep knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and cleanroom practices.
  • Strong familiarity using AI tools (e.g., LLMs, copilots) to accelerate engineering workflows, debugging, and problem-solving.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with the design and fabrication of optical MEMS structures and the surface-micromachining process.
  • Experience in MEMS design for reliability.
  • Experience with advanced packaging technologies and their integration into the foundry process.
  • Experience in a fabless or semiconductor design company.
  • Strong communication and technical documentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.


$180,000 - $260,000 a year

Starting salary and title will depend on, and be commensurate with, relevant experience, skills, training, education, market demands, and the ultimate job duties and requirements.

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