Etch Process Development Engineer

Develop future technologies for Meta's fully immersive AR glasses. Specifically, engage with tool vendors in developing and qualifying etch tools and processes to be deployed at Meta’s manufacturing sites. Work closely with Meta’s manufacturing sites to create a manufacturable process flow with the deployed tools and processes. The candidate is expected to collaborate with the design, metrology, integration and process engineering teams to develop etch technologies for advanced waveguide fabrication.Etch Process Development Engineer Responsibilities

• Engage with tool vendors in developing and qualifying etch tools and processes to be deployed at Meta’s manufacturing sites
• Engage with Meta’s manufacturing sites to create a manufacturable process flow with the deployed tools and processes
• Collaborate with the design, metrology, integration, and process engineering teams to develop advanced waveguide technologies for AR and smart glass displays
• Develop and manage external partnerships with key partners
• Plan, execute, and evaluate complex assignments where results and decisions impact multiple functions
• Continuous process improvement and monitoring stability of deployed tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science
• At least 6 years experience in semiconductor etching
• At least 3 years experience in ion beam etching
• At least 5 years experience developing partnerships with external vendors and manufacturing partners
• At least 5 years experience developing novel integration process flows
• Competency in statistical process control

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science
• 5+ years experience in wide band gap applications
• 5+ years experience in ion beam etching
• 2+ years experience in diffractive optics
• 2+ years experience in augmented reality

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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