Senior Process Engineer - Deposition
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Salary$110k – $165k
LocationGoleta, CA, Goleta, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentProcess Engineering
Company size14+ people
PostedMay 1, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on May 1, 202671% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in a semiconductor microfabrication manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of material properties and the specific process knobs required to obtain them.
Expert-level proficiency in JMP for data analysis, statistical modeling, and DOE.
Proven track record of 'hands-on' hardware troubleshooting. Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vacuum-related failures.
Skills
JMP
PVD
CVD
ALD
PECVD
HDPCVD
LPCVD
RTP/RTA
DRIE
Ion Beam Etching
Plasma Ashing
Dielectric Etching
Bosch process
RF, DC, Pulsed DC Magnetron Sputtering
Ion Beam Deposition
E-beam evaporation
Oxidation furnaces
Annealing
Summary
Atomica is seeking a driven Process Engineer to join our Surface Engineering, with a primary focus on deposition. We are looking for someone who can support existing production processes and develop processes for new programs (20+) focusing on product quality and manufacturability. Collaboration is a must as you work closely with the integration, manufacturing engineering, maintenance and production teams on development of new processes, selection of new equipment/technology, standardization and problem resolution. This role is designed for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of advanced materials and complex vacuum hardware.
Primary Responsibilities
1. New Process & Tool Development
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End-to-End Development: Design and execute recipes for new thin-film applications, ensuring strict adherence to required material properties (mechanical, optical and electrical characteristics).
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Integration Collaboration: Partner with the integration team to ensure surface engineering solutions meet functional requirements for complex devices
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Tool Qualification: Lead the technical evaluation, installation, and testing of new capital equipment to meet production-ready standards.
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DOE & Optimization: Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to determine process windows and optimize results. Strong fundamentals in data analysis and demonstrated critical thinking skills
2. Advanced Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
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Early-Stage & Production Support: Identify and resolve fundamental process instabilities during early-stage R&D while maintaining the discipline to lead “Task Force” efforts for chronic production excursions.
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Hardware-Process Mastery: Act as the primary technical expert for resolving complex process-hardware interactions.
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Tool Troubleshooting: Help perform diagnostics on vacuum systems, RF power delivery, and gas flow controllers. Hands-on experience is highly valued.
3. Sustaining & Standardization
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Statistical Process Control (SPC): Implement and monitor SPC charts in JMP to identify trends, prevent excursions, and ensure long-term process stability.
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Standardization: Author and maintain high-quality Standard Operating Procedures and technical documentation to ensure cross-shift consistency.
Technical Expertise Preferred
Deposition (Primary Focus)
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PVD: Experience with RF, DC, and Pulsed DC Magnetron Sputtering, Ion Beam Deposition (IBD) and E-beam evaporation
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CVD & ALD: Deep knowledge of PECVD, HDPCVD, ALD, and LPCVD.
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Thermal: Proficiency in oxidation furnaces, annealing, and RTP/RTA.
Dry Etch & Clean
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Plasma Processing: Hands-on experience with Bosch process (DRIE), dielectric etching, plasma ashing, and Ion Beam Etching (IBE)
Required Qualifications
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B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other engineering discipline.
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5+ years of experience in a semiconductor microfabrication manufacturing environment.
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Deep understanding of material properties and the specific process knobs required to obtain them.
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Expert-level proficiency in JMP for data analysis, statistical modeling, and DOE.
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Proven track record of “hands-on” hardware troubleshooting. Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and vacuum-related failures.
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $110,000 – $165,000 per year.