Process Integration Engineer in Goleta, California at Atomica

SummarySupports customer programs through Atomica's E/S/V (Experimental, Short-Loop, Prototype) development framework. Works closely with Technical Leads, Program Managers, Process Engineers, Modeling & Simulation, Test Engineering, and Fab Operations to drive rapid prototyping, integration validation, POR development, and transition toward scalable manufacturing. May serve as Technical Lead for lower-complexity customer programs.
Responsibilities

• Develop process flows, integration plans, DOE strategies, and technical documentation.
• Support execution of customer programs from concept through prototype and production readiness.
• Interface with modeling, simulation, characterization, and test teams to accelerate development learning cycles.
• Analyze data and drive process optimization, yield improvement, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate activities across Process Engineering, Fab Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

E/S/V Execution Expectations

• Support planning and execution of E-Lots, S-Lots, and V-Lots.
• Ensure development activities maximize parallel execution and minimize cycle time.
• Support establishment of Process-of-Record (POR) candidates.
• Drive integration validation and manufacturability learning.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans with customers and internal stakeholders.

Technical Leadership Expectations

• Lead lower-complexity programs or major workstreams.
• Participate in customer technical reviews and development planning.
• Support rapid prototyping strategies that accelerate transition to scalable production.

Quantifiable Deliverables / KPIs

• Support 3–6 active customer programs simultaneously.
• Support execution of 30+ E-Lots, S-Lots, and V-Lots annually.
• >90% on-time closure of assigned technical action items.
• Technical reports within 5 business days of major lot completion.
• Contribute to establishment of validated POR candidates and integration plans.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years (MS) or 3+ years (BS) semiconductor or MEMS fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of lithography, deposition, etch, wet processing, metrology, and semiconductor manufacturing fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a high-mix MEMS foundry environment.
• U.S. Person as defined by ITAR

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MEMS, photonics, sensors, advanced packaging, or semiconductor foundries.
• Experience with COMSOL, Fusion 360, SimScale, Coventor, or equivalent modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience with electrical test, characterization, yield analysis, or failure analysis.
• Knowledge of JMP, SPC, DOE methodology, and statistical analysis.
• Programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Career ProgressionProcess Integration Engineer → Senior Integration Engineer / Technical Lead.
Why work with us?  Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise. Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.
Life in Santa Barbara:  Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine. We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!
Compensation:   $90,000-$155,000  *Atomica encourages applications from candidates at all levels where pay will be based on experience.*