Senior Bond Process Engineer

Senior Bond Process Engineer – Apply at Draper

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

We’re looking for a hands‑on Bond Process Engineer to join the MEMS Tools & Logistics team, specializing in manual wafer processing within defense and aerospace applications. In this role you’ll partner closely with engineers to develop and refine bonding processes, not just run production. You’ll bring expertise in one or more bond types, such as anodic, hybrid, metal, polymer bonds, and have experience diagnosing and resolving bond failures and performance issues.

• Proven manual wafer processing (not just automation).
• Bond process development experience (not just production execution).
• Skilled in one or more bond types (anodic, hybrid polymer).
• Strong fine motor skills and attention to detail for precision bonding work.
• Experience in root cause analysis and process improvements for bond related issues.

• 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.

• 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 fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication.
• Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design, modeling, and performance testing.
• Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required. Master’s degree preferred.

5–10 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $82,300.00 – $. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or…