Process Technician in Amherst, Massachusetts

Process Technician

Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable meta lenses, diffractive optics, wave guides all manufactured using wafer level process.

By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Process Technician will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help develop and manufacture cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will support Myrias' nanoimprint and master fabrication development efforts, working with our design, and fabrication teams to optimize the masters and process conditions to enable accurate final imprinted optical devices with high performance and high yield.

This position will also be responsible for transitioning the technology to our manufacturing team whose goal will be to bring a high volume, high yield nanoimprint process to market for our optical components and subsystems. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable technician to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, wave guides, and diffractive optics.

Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.

Full time, on-site

Up to 100% local travel within Massachusetts and the surrounding area

This position requires travel across multiple cleanroom facilities in Amherst (MA), Lowell (MA), Boston (MA), New Haven (CT).

Develop and optimize nanofabrication processes for imprint masters

Operate and calibrate Electron Beam Lithography (EBL), RIE/ICP etchers, PECVD systems, evaporation systems, sputtering systems, and thin-film deposition equipment

Operate and calibrate lithography, pattern transfer, deposition, and etch processes to meet device requirements

Perform process integration activities to improve yield, repeatability, and throughput

Work closely with the Myrias process, characterization and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize ink formulations meeting product requirements and production standards

Assist with fabrication of components and systems based on Myrias' proprietary materials and processes meeting quality and optical performance specifications

Conduct comprehensive nanoimprint ink tests and optimization, including formulation, imprinting, and post processing (calcination, ashing, etching, atomic layer deposition and/or overcoating)

Characterize fabricated structures using SEM, profilometry, AFM, ellipsometry, and optical microscopy

Analyze process data and troubleshoot fabrication issues

Work closely with design, fabrication, characterization, and manufacturing teams

Create and maintain SOPs, process flows, and production documentation

Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing

Create detailed internal reviews and customer product reports

Assist in expanding Myrias fabrication capabilities through process improvements

Travel between Myrias facilities and external cleanroom/nanofabrication facilities as required

Monitor and participate in safe cleanroom practices

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred

3-7+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, MEMS, or nanofabrication environments.

Strong understanding of microfabrication and nanofabrication process flows

Hands-on experience with Electron Beam Lithography (EBL)

Experience with RIE, ICP etching, PECVD, PVD, evaporation, sputtering, and thin-film deposition, process calibration and optimization

Expertise in imprint or nanofabrication processes

Experience with atomic layer deposition systems, high temperature ovens, etching tools, ashers and evaporation tools

Experience with polymers, inorganic materials and chemicals with strong understanding of nanoparticle composites and binding chemistry

Experience with wafer cleaning, surface preparation, and process integration

Expertise with SEM, profilometry, AFM, ellipsometry, and optical microscopy

Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and process optimization skills

Experience with document control and process documentation best practices

Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills

Ability and willingness to work across multiple cleanroom facilities

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Familiarity with startup environments is a plus

Entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on…