Staff MEMS Design Engineer

  Alameda, CA                ·              Full time

Staff MEMS Design Engineer

• iota Biosciences – Alameda, CA
• $180,000 – $200,000 a year
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iota Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is a medical device company pioneering bioelectronic solutions across a range of medical therapies and diagnostics. Bioelectronic medical implants are the start of an entirely new form of medicine, treating chronic diseases through non-pharmaceutical mechanisms not previously accessible to clinicians.

iota Biosciences, Inc. was acquired by Astellas Pharma US in November 2020. Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., a top 20 global pharmaceutical research company. Astellas is committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. iota’s core proprietary technology stack leverages ultrasonic energy to communicate with and power custom implantable devices, enabling completely new clinical approaches to treating diseases. At iota Biosciences you will be given the opportunity to substantially influence the design and success of these pioneering Class III medical implants, as the company expands the reach of its novel technology while bringing new solutions to the clinic.

We are seeking a talented and motivated staff MEMS Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in developing our next generation of MEMS-based products. As a MEMS Engineer, your primary focus will be on designing high-quality, robust, and reliable MEMS sensors for various sensing applications. Additionally, you will be responsible for packaging solutions and ASIC integration to ensure the seamless functionality of our implantable devices.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be at the forefront of the designing state-of-the-art MEMS sensors which would be fabricated at industry standard MEMS foundries
• Thoroughly investigating various performance parameters of MEMS sensors, such as temperature nonlinearity, sensitivity, offset, drift, aging, etc
• Utilize ANSYS simulation software to model and analyze MEMS devices, enabling accurate predictions of their behavior and performance under various conditions
• Contribute to advanced packaging techniques to ensure MEMS-ASIC integrated systems meet industry standards for reliability and performance of implantable devices
• Lead the design, development, and integration of MEMS devices with ASICs, ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal performance
• Work closely with other teams to create prototypes, conduct comprehensive testing, and iterate on designs to achieve optimal performance
• Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancement in MEMS integration, ANSYS simulation, and packaging
• Maintain detailed documentation of design specifications, simulation results, and testing procedures
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, mechanical, and software engineers to deliver successful projects on time
• Develop and execute test plans to validate design performance and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direction and juggle multiple priorities and deliver against a schedule

Key Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years of industry experience focusing on MEMS design
• Proven experience in MEMS sensor design, from simulation using FEA modeling to fabrication, characterization, and packaging
• Proficiency in MEMS design tools such as Coventorware and L-Edit, along with experience in ANSYS simulation tools, and 3D CAD software is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and propose innovative solutions
• A drive for innovation and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in MEMS technology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and propose innovative solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment to achieve project goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate with team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Any Experience in MEMS packaging techniques for biocompatibility will be highly advantageous
• Familiarity with ASIC design process, wafer grinding, wafer dicing, die attach, flex attach, wire bond, encapsulation, and wafer level packaging processes
• Experience/deep understanding of MEMS chip to package interactions
• Experience or strong interest for working on medical devices and Class 3 implants

At iota Biosciences, we take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to everyone, inclusive of race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, age, veteran status or disability.

iota offers a very competitive benefits package that includes the following:

Health

• Employees thrive when healthy, both physically and mentally:
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%
• Employee Assistance Program

Time-off

• Take time off when you need to take it:
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays beyond the traditional
• Paid volunteer day

Competitive Compensation

• In addition to our competitive base salaries, we offer:
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
• 401k plan with matching contributions equal to 100% of your deferral contributions up to 5% of your eligible compensation

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