Process​/MEMS Engineer

nEye.ai, a well‑funded optical switch startup, is poised to revolutionize the future of data centers. nEye’s MEMS‐based silicon photonics optical circuit switches (OCS) eliminate critical bottlenecks in AI processing by enabling direct optical connections among thousands of GPUs and memory units. The company's Super Switch is an ultra‑low power consumption, high radix, compact chip‑scale design, offering hyperscale data centers enhanced performance, efficiency, and scalability.

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Process/MEMS Engineer to be a key player in defining and improving our Si photonics MEMS technology, which is at the heart of our optical switches. You will be an active participant in our regular company process meetings and help frame our wafer fabrication technologies and strategies.

You will be successful if you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, can participate in multiple work streams simultaneously, and are passionate about solving problems and learning. The position is based in Berkeley/Emeryville and includes working in both our Emeryville location and in the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory on the UC Berkeley campus.

• Wafer Design and Fabrication Methodologies:
  1) Collaborating with other team members to understand chip design and product system level requirements and translate those learnings into specific device designs and fabrication methodologies.
  2) Developing and improving fabrication methodologies and exploring appropriate materials to advance our optical switch technology.
  3) Partnering with external vendors and technology providers to develop fabrication methods and procedures.
• Wafer Processing:
  1) Running wafers through our lab and performing critical analysis on process steps.
  2) Designing and implementing process short loops.
  3) Advise and assist other wafer fab team members to collaboratively identify and solve fabrication‑related issues.

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Si photonics or MEMS technologies.
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with microfabrication methods and techniques.
• Experience with failure analysis, metrology, and process development.
• Experience with mask design, thin film deposition and characterization, and wet/dry etching.
• Experience with developing and scaling processes from inception to prototyping and production.

• Experience with MEMS design and layout tools and simulation tools, e.g., COMSOL, Ansys, Klayout and Coventor.
• Experience designing and executing detailed experimental protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written and oral), and leadership skills.

• Opportunity to join a small well‑funded start‑up company, doing pioneering work in optical switches.
• Competitive salary and equity package, including early‑stage company stock option.
• 401k.
• Full healthcare coverage: medical, dental, and vision.
• Fitness center access.

$125,000 - $150,000 a year

Starting salary and title will depend on, and be commensurate with, relevant industry experience, skills, training, education, market demands, and the ultimate job duties and requirements.

nEye is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.