Process Engineer
Precision BioMEMS is a cutting-edge microelectrical mechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication facility in Addison, Texas, owned by Precision Neuroscience. The facility produces thin-film, biocompatible microelectrode arrays for Precision Neuroscience’s brain–computer interface system and offers foundry services to pioneering third-party companies.
As a Precision BioMEMS employee, you will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the microfabrication business—from the commercial production of highly regulated medical devices to trailblazing research & design. You will be joining a small, collaborative team with decades of experience in MEMS and an interest in exploring new processing methods. Precision BioMEMS team members work together to solve complex problems for both Precision Neuroscience and the facility’s third-party customers, whose industries range from medical diagnostics to advanced micro mechanical sensing. Most importantly, your work will make a profound difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Precision Neuroscience’s products are designed to serve people who have become severely paralyzed as a result of conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and ALS. The company’s brain–computer interface system will enable these individuals to regain independence, communicate with loved ones, and return to life.
We are seeking a Process Engineer to work on manufacturing and process optimization within our cleanroom. This position will suit someone who is experienced in MEMS process techniques and yield enhancement.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to join our core team to help shape the future of our company. Your work will aid in the development and production of medical devices that will be used to improve the lives of patients.
This position is on-site five days per week at our Addison, Texas facility. We are unable to consider remote workers or people not currently based in the United States, with working rights.
This position is on-site five days per week at our Addison, Texas facility. We are unable to consider remote workers or people not currently based in the United States, with working rights.
Key Responsibilities
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Process Sustaining:
- Monitor and maintain process stability and yield.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues, including equipment malfunctions, yield excursions, and contamination issues.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process performance.
- Analyze process data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Create, implement, and monitor SPC systems for critical processes.
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Tool Qualification:
- Participate in the installation, qualification, and ongoing maintenance of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and execute equipment qualification protocols.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify areas for improvement.
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Communication, Documentation:
- Collaborate with the rest of our team to publish and present our work.
- Communicate project updates on progress, risks, options, barriers and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Create and update technical documentation, product specifications and vendor procedures.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. Coursework on MEMS and/or microelectronic fabrication techniques is required.
- Expertise in MEMS fabrication techniques, including those listed above with 2-3 years’ hands-on experience with MEMS processing. At least one of these years must be in non-academic settings.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods (e.g., DOE, SPC).
- Experience with metrology and characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, AFM, profilometry).
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Enjoys working cross-functionally in small team settings.
- Demonstrated history of self-directed work with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Diverse workforces create the best culture, company, and products. We at Precision are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates the uniqueness and contributions of everyone.
As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Precision Neuroscience
Precision Neuroscience is pioneering a brain implant, known as a brain-computer interface (BCI), to restore communication and independence for people with neurological conditions. Our cutting-edge technology is designed to empower people with paralysis to control digital devices—such as computers and smartphones—with their thoughts alone, opening new possibilities for daily life.
Precision’s multidisciplinary team brings together leading experts in diverse fields such as neurosurgery, artificial intelligence, machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, and more. We are committed to turning breakthrough scientific advancements into real-world solutions for people affected by conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and ALS.
As a Precision employee, you will be joining one of the fastest moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of BCI. Since our founding in 2021, Precision has secured over $155 million in funding, developed and validated our technology, and initiated human trials in collaboration with some of the nation’s top hospitals.
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