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This includes developing process modules to push design and fabrication limits; performing metrology to monitor, test, and characterize in-process progress; and providing detailed documentation of process steps, changes, and measurements. \n\nDesign and physically realize next-generation thin-film microelectrode arrays.\nDevelop and deploy advanced process integration schemes for thin-film fabrication within production environments.\nExecute benchtop experiments to characterize the relationship between fabrication parameters, design, and product performance (e.g., impedance and longevity).\nUtilize statistical analysis on experimental data to drive data-informed product improvement decisions.\nSponsor in vivo studies to validate the physiological performance of novel designs and processes.\nAuthor comprehensive SOPs and technical documentation to standardize process activities across the team.\nProvide technical training and mentorship to team members on specialized study activities.\nManage data collection and retention strategies to ensure high-quality reporting and documentation at study completion.\nContribute to the completion of study reports.\nWork with external vendors to align product requirements and communicate technical specifications.\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nEvidence of exceptional ability in an engineering or physical science field\nBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physical science \n3+ years of academic or industry experience working with microfabrication technology\nExperience in experimental design, data collection and analysis, and scientific communication\nComfortable working closely with hazardous substances and sensitive electronic devices in research and production environments\nExperience with analytic and microfabrication process equipment\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMasters or PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or other related fields\nExperience with microfabricated device layout design \nExperience with working in high-volume production environments\nAdditional Requirements and Competencies:\nAbility to travel to/from and work in Fremont or Austin\nExpected Compensation:\nThe anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. 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