Senior Process Control Engineer
Atomica · Goleta, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 120,000 – 140,000 a year
Posted Sep 9, 2026
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Summary:
Atomica is a U.S.-based microfabrication foundry that builds advanced platforms for AI hardware, photonics, sensors, MEMS, and biotechnology devices. Atomica supports customers developing AI optical connectivity, AI optical source integration, photonic integration, thermal microstructures, physical AI sensors, MEMS optical control systems, and biotechnology microdevices with rapid prototyping and scalable production.
Atomica is looking for a driven senior engineer to join our Process Control team. You'll provide key oversight and engineering support to keep our MEMS foundry running smoothly. This is a high impact role that includes close collaboration with the fab operations team to perform root cause analysis, resolve discrepancies, maintain in-spec products and use statistical process control and metrology tools to verify tool capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high mix of cutting-edge MEMS devices and AI automated inspection techniques in a growing organization.
Objectives:
Be a product owner on one of our main production lines
Develop, implement, and monitor wafer fabrication processes, including operating metrology, lithography, vacuum, electroplating, and wet etch systems for MEMS product development and production
Create process flows and design engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing processes
Edit and maintain technical documentation and training materials
Analyze process performance using observational data and measurements to improve efficiency, output, and safety
Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure quality control and meet manufacturing objectives
Collaborate with the VP of operations and Director of process control to ensure alignment on lot movement and manufacturing targets
Capabilities:
Masters degree in a relevant Engineering discipline - MSE, ECE, Chemical, Mechanical, NanoE (Ph.D. preferred)
Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, including metrology, lithography, etch, cleans, or thin films
Proficient in data analysis with strong critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of SPC for statistical process control and data analysis
Attention to detail, teamwork, work ethic and communication skills
Lean Six Sigma qualification (preferred)
Knowledge of Labview or Python (preferred)
Background in wafer level testing and yield analysis
Must be a US Persons under ITAR (citizen, green card holder, refugee, or asylum seeker).
What Atomica Offers You:
Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS
Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match
Continuing education opportunities
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Catered in-office lunches
Compensation:
$120,000-$140,000
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…