Fabrication Tool Engineer

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

As a Tool Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical health and performance of our diverse MEMS fabrication toolset. You will serve as the primary expert for tool installation, optimization, and high-level troubleshooting. This role is ideal for a versatile engineer who enjoys working across a broad range of technologies and thrives on ensuring high-precision systems operate at peak efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Joining our team means taking ownership of a sophisticated production line. You will play a critical role in our R&D and foundry’s success, ensuring that our technical capabilities remain robust and reliable. We value engineers who are analytical, hands-on, and dedicated to technical excellence across every stage of the equipment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• System Optimization: Oversee the performance of a wide-ranging equipment portfolio, including Photolithography, Etch (DRIE), Thin Film Deposition (PVD/CVD), and Metrology systems.
• Technical Leadership: Lead complex repairs and equipment upgrades, ensuring all tools meet the rigorous specifications required for MEMS production.
• Proactive Maintenance: Design and implement data-driven Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs to maximize tool availability and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and execute hardware enhancements and retrofits to improve process stability, safety, and throughput.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Process and Product Engineering teams to qualify new tools and optimize existing hardware for evolving project requirements.
• Documentation: Maintain precise records of tool history, schematics, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Technical Expertise: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor or MEMS cleanroom environment.
• System Knowledge: Strong proficiency in vacuum technology, RF power systems, precision motion control, and electronics troubleshooting.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to master diverse equipment platforms and navigate complex technical challenges with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with industry-standard platforms (e.g., SPTS, EVG, SUSS, Lam Research, Plasma-Therm etc).
• Strong vendor management and spare parts inventory strategy experience.

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. 

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.