Senior Electrode R&D Engineer

About the Role

The Senior Electrode R&D Engineer – BCI will enable the BCI Electrode team in the design, fabrication, and process characterization and optimization of different neural electrode products. They will also support and lead different R&D and other funded projects in executing project milestones, as well as facilitate electrode manufacturing by improving yield.

• Work as a microfabrication engineer in various R&D and other funded projects
• Train engineers, technicians, and troubleshoot and problem‑solve engineering and production issues
• Perform installation qualification, operation qualification, and performance qualification to ensure the proper installation, operation, and performance of equipment and systems as intended
• Work on the project milestones, design phase, and project deliverables
• Work on preliminary proof‑of‑concept ideas and execute experiments to generate feasibility results
• Work with the team in grant submission when required
• Develop test protocols and reports
• Write technical reports and specifications for processes
• Transfer R&D project to manufacturing
• Coordinate efforts between teams of engineers
• Coordinate efforts between the company and consultants or vendors
• Perform other assignments as required by management

• Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required
• At least 3 years of experience in a microfabrication‑based research and development environment

• Background in semiconductor processing, and micro‑fabrication processes and equipment required
• Hands‑on experience in the fabrication and characterization of Diodes and Micro‑Electro‑Mechanical Systems (MEMS) required
• Experience with photolithography processes including thin film deposition techniques (for metal, dielectrics, and photoresist)
• Dry and wet etching techniques
• Metallization deposition techniques such as sputtering
• Characterization of microfabrication processes (SEM, profilometry, etc.)
• Process control and analysis
• Familiarity with operating in a cleanroom environment
• Knowledge of safety procedures
• Knowledge of electrochemistry
• Must have excellent engineering project management skills to lead teams for projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups of technology innovators and engineers
• Must be able to put project plans together, including deadlines, manpower, and budget
• Must be thorough and detail oriented
• Must have excellent reading, writing and communication skills in the English language
• Must have excellent editing skills
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Must have excellent problem‑solving skills
• Must be able to handle stressful situations
• Must have excellent people skills

• Stooping:
  Bending downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Reaching:
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Mobility:
  The person in this position needs to move between workstations and inside the clean room and office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communicate:
  Frequently communicate with others.
• Sedentary Work:
  Exerting up to fifteen pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Fine Motor Control:
  Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling