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# Nanofabrication engineer

- **Company:** W3Global Inc
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Comsol Multiphysics, Statistical Process Control (SPC), System Software, Yield Optimization, Beamer, BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/0387b3b4-eaaa-44b5-b243-125627981d15/nanofabrication-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have hands-on cleanroom fabrication experience and a strong background in nanofabrication, photonics, semiconductor processing, or related fields. Candidates with deep expertise in specific fabrication areas and a willingness to expand their skill set are encouraged to apply., * 4+ years of hands-on fabrication experience in a semiconductor or nanofabrication cleanroom environment.

 * Ph.D. in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or an MS in physical sciences with significant cleanroom fabrication experience.
 * Experience with nanofabrication processes including:
 + Lithography (e-beam or UV)
 + Etching (ICP-RIE, DRIE)
 + Thin-film deposition (CVD, ALD, sputtering)
 + Die and wafer bonding
 + Metrology techniques such as SEM, profilometry, ellipsometry, or AFM
 * Experience with wafer-scale process development and statistical process analysis.
 * Experience working with photonic materials such as:
 + Silicon nitride
 + Thin-film lithium niobate
 + Tantalum pentoxide
 + Aluminum oxide
 * Experience fabricating optical waveguides, resonators, or low-loss photonic devices.
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
 * Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with heterogeneous integration of multiple materials.
 * Experience with hybrid integration of active and passive photonic devices.
 * Experience with fiber-chip packaging.
 * Knowledge of photonics layout tools such as GDSII and BEAMER.
 * Experience with simulation tools such as Lumerical FDTD, MODE, or COMSOL.
 * Experience with high-Q optical resonators or ultra-low-loss waveguide fabrication.

Additional Requirement

 * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

## Description

* Develop, optimize, and maintain fabrication processes for advanced photonic integrated circuits.
 * Implement and improve nanofabrication techniques to support both research and production goals.
 * Ensure high-quality, repeatable fabrication results through strong process control and yield improvement.
 * Perform process characterization, troubleshooting, and statistical analysis.
 * Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to align fabrication processes with device requirements and customer needs.
 * Support continuous improvement of wafer-scale manufacturing processes., needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We
know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.