Job Summary:

The Microsystems Engineer will apply electronic and mechanical engineering knowledge, theory, and methods to research, design, develop, and test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs or develops specialty products, microsystems, and sensors.
• Designs and develops schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies in accordance with specifications and expectations.
• Assesses costs, performance, process capability, and other major characteristics of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software.
• Executes tests and trials to evaluate devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software.
• Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure.
• Optimizes design for target dimensions, processing constraints, and/or physical tolerances by refining the final MEMS design.
• Presents, for the purpose of demonstration, models or miniaturized systems that contain specific components including, but not limited to, microactuators, microsensors, or integrated electronic circuits fabricated on silicon or silicon carbide wafers.
• Ensures acceptable processing, performance, cost, sustainability, or availability by evaluating materials, surface treatments, packaging, fabrication methods, or joining methods.
• Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS.
• Coordinates and plans engineering development or research projects that use MEMS technology.
• Presents product design proposals that involve MEMS technology, considering market data and customer requirements.
• Drafts customer documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals.
• Creates and refines documentation for MEMS devices such as quality assurance guidance, process control checklists, and other reporting.
• Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
• Proficient with the tools and instrumentation related to MEMS and the software systems used for testing and modeling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required.
• At least three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to observe subtle changes as a result of MEMS including colors and speeds.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.