Prototyping Engineer

Protofab Packaging Engineer

The Protofab Packaging Engineer supports operation, development, and growth of the OASIS advanced packaging and prototyping facility (Protofab). The position provides technical expertise in microelectronics, photonics, and optoelectronic device packaging, enabling researchers and external users to translate device concepts into functional packaged prototypes. Responsibilities include process development, hands-on operation of advanced packaging equipment, user support and training, equipment maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement of facility capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 1-3 years Semiconductor packaging, microfabrication, device prototyping, or closely related engineering environment.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and methods for prototype development and process optimization.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot tools, processes, and assembly challenges.
• Experience developing SOPs, recipes, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to train users and communicate safe operating practices.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Collaborative mindset with faculty, students, startups, vendors, and industry partners.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety, hazardous materials handling, ESD controls, and quality systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree - Semiconductor fabrication, packaging, photonics, or related engineering discipline.
• 4-6 years Hands-on Experience: Operation of die bonders, wire bonders, fiber alignment systems, optical assembly tools, reliability systems, or similar equipment.
• 4-6 years Industry Experience: Photonics, optoelectronics, or advanced package development in research or production environments.
• Preferred Experience with photonics or optoelectronic packaging design preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory criminal history background check. UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy: As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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