Metrology - Imaging and Visualization Process Engineer

** Overview:
** Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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** Job Description

Summary:

** Join our team at the Draper Microfabrication Facility in Cambridge, MA as a Metrology
- Imaging and Visualization Process Engineer!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
In this role, you will be working in a team responsible for the development, execution, control, and continuous improvement of Imaging and Visualization processes critical to the production of novel, advanced MEMs. Our key capabilities include Brightfield/Darkfield/IR Microscopy (manual and automated), AFM, SEM, Surface Analysis, and Laser-Doppler Vibrometry.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Experience with 3+ of the above capabilities in a microfabrication environment.  

Experience with microfabrication process development.  A learning, problem-solving mindset.  Excellence with team-based communication and coordination.
Highly desired:  

Experience with troubleshooting, maintenance and/or qualification of 3+ of the above capabilities.  

Experience with Statistical Process Control and MES systems.  

Experience with Gauge R&R.
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* Job Description:

**** Duties/Responsibilities*
* • Designs and develops Microelectromechanical devices/sensors, schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies.  
• Assesses performance and process capabilities of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software.  
• Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software.  
• Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure.

• Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS.  
• Drafts documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals.  
• Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training.  
• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.  
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction, contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.  
• Able to provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results.

• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.

• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

** Skills/Abilities*
* • Excellent verbal and written communication 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.  
• Proficient with the fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication.

• Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design, modelling, and performance testing.  
• Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, and reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement.

** Education
* * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required. Master's degree preferred    
** Experience
* * 5-10 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.
** Additional

Job Description:

**** Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
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** Job Location - City:
** Cambridge
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