Microelectronics Manufacturing and Process Engineer

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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We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Process Engineer to lead advanced microelectronics assembly in an ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) Cleanroom environment.

• Lead cleanroom assemblers while ensuring compliance with strict quality standards (MIL‑PRF‑38534, MIL‑PRF‑38535 and MIL‑STD‑883).
• Experience with advanced processes such as wire bonding (gold & aluminum), die attach (epoxy, eutectic solder), and lid sealing (solder, seam welding, projection welding).
• Familiarization and programming of advanced equipment, including die bonders, wire bonders, and seam welders.
• Assemble custom packaging, including ceramic LCCs, flatpacks, CQFP, TSOP, ASICs, and multichip modules.
• Train and certify new employees in cleanroom processes.
• Capable of conducting and training technicians to QML Q and V level inspections on microelectronics using microscopes.

• Package handling and development experience with QFP, TQFP, SOP, TSOP, QFN, Flip Chip, Cu pillar FC, BGA, CSP, FAN‑OUT WAFER LEVEL PACKAGING, 2.5
  
  DIC, 3
  
  DIC (helpful but not required).
• Ability to work in full cleanroom gowning attire (ESD smock, gloves, hair and shoe coverings). ESD awareness to ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements.
• DOE, SPC, FMEA implementation experience required; 6S Green or black belt a plus.

The Principal Product Engineer develops novel solutions to customer‑driven problems including ruggedized miniature electro‑mechanical systems, systems for harsh environments (e.g., high‑g, high temperature, high vibration), dynamic mechanisms, and autonomous systems. The product engineering and manufacturing support team helps turn these cutting‑edge designs into fielded hardware for our end customers.

• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems—develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Product Engineering.
• 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.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time‑management skills to achieve program goals.

• Curiosity‑driven approach to solving complex, customer‑driven problems as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi‑disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non‑technical personnel.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field.

10–15 years of experience in Product Engineering or a related field.

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

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139‑3563

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $75,000.00 – $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and…