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Senior Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Demonstrated experience with manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, microfabrication, laser ... Engineering. Benefits * US standard * Healthcare, dental and vision * 401k with company match

Astera Institute

Probe Engineer

California, MO · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... engineers to build them, from recording and interface hardware to software and computational ... You will move fluidly across mechanical design, microfabrication, and control, and you will own ...

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R&D Senior Process Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

$135 - $150/hr

R&D Senior Process Engineer Job type: Full Time · Department ... Microfabrication · Work type: Hybrid · USD 135,000-150,000 / year Addison, Texas, United States ...

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$92.88 - $139.32/hr

... Microfabrication (w/m/d) , der mit uns bis 2030 die führende Generation von Brain-Computer ... Engineering oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung abgeschlossen und gehörst zu den Besten Deines ...

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How much do microfabrication engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for microfabrication engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a microfabrication engineer?

A Microfabrication Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes processes for creating miniature structures and devices, typically at the micrometer or nanometer scale. They work with technologies such as photolithography, etching, deposition, and micromachining to fabricate components used in semiconductors, MEMS, biomedical devices, and sensors. Their role involves collaboration with scientists, researchers, and engineers to improve fabrication techniques, ensure quality, and develop new manufacturing methods. Microfabrication Engineers often work in cleanroom environments, using specialized equipment to achieve high-precision results.

What types of projects or products do microfabrication engineers typically work on?

Microfabrication Engineers are often involved in developing and producing micro-scale devices such as integrated circuits, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), sensors, and advanced photonic or biomedical devices. Their daily work may include designing process flows, running fabrication experiments, and troubleshooting issues that arise during manufacturing on highly specialized equipment in cleanroom environments. Collaboration with design teams, process engineers, and researchers is common, as projects usually involve multidisciplinary input. These projects can range from prototyping novel devices to optimizing large-scale manufacturing processes for commercial release, offering ample opportunities for skill growth and innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a microfabrication engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Microfabrication Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, semiconductor processing, and nanofabrication, usually supported by an engineering or physics degree. Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, photolithography equipment, and CAD software is essential, and IPC or relevant industry certifications can be advantageous. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork set top performers apart. These competencies are vital for ensuring precise fabrication processes, maintaining high yield rates, and collaborating efficiently in an interdisciplinary research and development environment.

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Infographic showing various Microfabrication Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Materials Microelectronics Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

The Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group (G81) aims to leverage physical properties at the small scale to develop enabling novel materials, custom microelectronics, and multifunctional microsystems. Our activities range from developing new approaches to materials discovery, pioneering work on specialized microelectronic process technologies, embedding electronic devices in fibers and fabrics, and creating new materials and new processes for additive manufacturing. Our system application space is equally broad, encompassing low-cost picosatellites fabricated in a silicon foundry, additive manufacturing of radiation shields for protecting electronic systems, persistent monitoring of wide areas of ocean using arrays of sensors and hydrophones, and specialized microchips to test and validate cooling solutions for highly integrated high-performance microprocessors. Our high-impact work is enabled by the Microelectronics Laboratory, the Defense Fabric Discovery Center, and other cleanroom facilities at the Laboratory.

Job Description

The Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group (G81) aims to leverage physical properties at the small scale to develop enabling novel materials, custom microelectronics, and multifunctional microsystems. Our activities range from developing new approaches to materials discovery, pioneering work on specialized microelectronic process technologies, embedding electronic devices in fibers and fabrics, and creating new materials and new processes for additive manufacturing. Our system application space is equally broad, encompassing low-cost picosatellites fabricated in a silicon foundry, additive manufacturing of radiation shields for protecting electronic systems, persistent monitoring of wide areas of ocean using arrays of sensors and hydrophones, and specialized microchips to test and validate cooling solutions for highly integrated high-performance microprocessors. Our high-impact work is enabled by the Microelectronics Laboratory, the Defense Fabric Discovery Center, and other cleanroom facilities at the Laboratory.

The group seeks an engineer/scientist to conduct research and development to advance the state-of-the-art in microelectronic devices from first-of-a-kind demonstrations to prototypes suitable for technology transfers for applications. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in microfabrication processes and process integration, especially as they pertain to microsystems integration. In addition to technical skills, the group seeks well-rounded candidates, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. We seek a candidate with ability to take initiative, who can work independently, rapidly grasp new concepts, and meet deadlines.

Job Responsibilities
  • Develop, oversee, and document process flows for wide range of electronic device and microsystems (e.g lot owner) with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-step microscale manufacturing processes
  • Ability to plan, execute, and analyze systematic experiments to accomplish programmatic objectives
  • Collaborate closely with process engineers to define and refine process flows, experiment planning, execution, and analysis of results
  • Demonstrated ability and understanding of how to Work safely in laboratory and cleanroom  environments
  • Contribute to reports, presentations, papers, and/or patents as appropriate 
Required Qualifications
  • MS  in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a similar field of study. 
  • Experience working in semiconductor, MEMS, or other microfabrication setting
  • Experience with hands-on microfabrication process development, process integration, measurements, metrology, failure analysis, and/or electronic device packaging
  • Experience with design of experiments, device testing, data and analysis acquisition, and/or programming (MATLAB, Python, LabView)
  • Experience with photomask layout, PCB-layout, and/or mechanical design.
  • Excellent hands-on laboratory skills, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with microfabrication and/ or laboratory processes and procedures for process technology transfers


Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43073 

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