Lead Microfabrication Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-MEMS ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ MEMS BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

We are seeking a skilled MEMS Microfabrication Technician to support our MEMS Design Engineering group. In this hands-on role, you will serve as the critical bridge between device design concepts and physical silicon results — planning, executing, and reporting on wafer processing experiments that directly advance our development programs. You will build deep expertise in silicon processing, gain exposure to cutting-edge MEMS technologies, and have a meaningful impact on device outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Process Development & Wafer Processing Write, test, and optimize recipes for silicon microfabrication unit processes including photolithography, etching (wet and dry/RIE/DRIE), thin film deposition, thermal oxidation, and metrology.

• Execute wafer processing sequences in the cleanroom fab following traveler documentation, managing experimental lot status, process splits, and lot genealogy.

• Monitor process health, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate equipment or process deviations to design engineers.

• Inspection & Characterization Perform wafer and chip inspection using optical microscopy, profilometry, SEM, and other metrology tools; document results with images and quantitative measurements.

• Support microelectronic packaging activities including chip handling, die attach, wire bonding preparation, and package-level inspection.

• Design of Experiments (DOE) & Data Analysis Collaborate with design engineers to design, set up, and execute structured DOEs characterizing process windows, optimizing performance, or investigating failure modes.

• Collect, organize, and analyze process and metrology data; compile and present findings and recommended follow-up actions to the engineering team.

• Lab & Equipment Coordination Coordinate fab equipment scheduling with Production and other user groups to ensure efficient utilization.

• Maintain accurate process logs, traveler records, and lab notebooks in compliance with quality systems.

• Assist with equipment qualification, preventive maintenance, and readiness assessments.

• Manage inventory of process chemicals, consumables, and wafer material for experimental programs.

What You Will Learn:

• Best practices in MEMS design for performance, cost, and manufacturability

• How to establish process controls that meet engineering design specifications and system performance metrics

• How to prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders

• Collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of direct silicon wafer processing experience in a cleanroom environment (semiconductor, MEMS, or photonics fab), including demonstrated operation of photolithography tools, RIE/DRIE etchers, LPCVD/PECVD systems, thermal furnaces, or wet benches.

• Familiarity with wafer and chip handling best practices and ESD protocols.

• Experience collecting, documenting, and summarizing process data; ability to read and follow detailed traveler documents and process specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanroom discipline.

• Must be able to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with MEMS-specific processes: DRIE/Bosch, anodic bonding, wafer bonding, or release processes

• Familiarity with microelectronic packaging: die singulation, die attach, wire bonding, flip-chip, or hermetic packaging

• Experience executing structured DOEs and using statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab, or equivalent)

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor metrology techniques: ellipsometry, profilometry, SEM/EDX, interferometry, or four-point probe

• Experience in an R&D fab supporting engineering programs alongside production operations, including process documentation and equipment scheduling across multiple user groups

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more! 

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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