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Senior Advanced PackagingMEMS Process Engineer


Job Location:

St. Petersburg, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82300 - 220000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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. For more information about Draper visit .

Job Description Summary:

As a Senior Advanced Packaging/MEMS Process Engineer youll apply advanced semiconductor and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) process engineering knowledge theory and methods to research design develop and qualify processes for Heterogeneous System Integration Package (HSIP) and Fan-Out Wafer-Level (FOWL) technologies.

What Youll Do:
Support end-to-end copper electroplating process development to achieve HMLV yield and reliability targets.
Define copper etch process optimization for fine-line patterning and DBI pre-bond surface preparation.
Optimize and maintain processes like:
Wet and Dry etch tools
Vacuum/Sputter systems
Metrology tools
Work with cross functional teams to develop new processes for new business make process improvements troubleshoot issues and maintain process uptime
Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training.
stem Integration Package (HSIP)
Fan-Out Wafer-Level (FOWL) technologies

Youll interact with integration assembly quality and equipment engineering teams to drive high-mix low-volume manufacturing readiness for 2.5D/3D chiplet integration.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • 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.


Skills/Abilities

  • 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 the fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication.

  • Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design modelling and performance testing.

  • Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control and reliability and failure analysis including yield improvement.


Education
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Physics required. Masters degree preferred

Experience
5-10 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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Job Location - City:

St. Petersburg

Job Location - State:

Florida

Job Location - Postal Code:

33716

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$82300.00 - $220000.00

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 training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .


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