Chemical Engineer

Mycronic • California, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mycronic is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join their Global Technologies division, specifically within the Applied Plasma business line (Surfx Technologies). This role involves contributing to the development, testing, and optimization of advanced atmospheric plasma technologies and surface treatment processes. The Chemical Engineer will work hands-on to solve real-world engineering challenges, utilize cutting-edge technology, and grow professionally in a collaborative research, product development, and manufacturing environment. Surfx Technologies is a fast-growing company specializing in atmospheric argon plasma solutions for high-volume manufacturing in industries like integrated circuits, semiconductor packages, and printed circuit boards. Their automated plasma systems are used for surface cleaning, activation, and metal oxide removal to improve adhesion and product reliability, making assembled products less susceptible to corrosion and failure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, or Material Science
• 0 to 3 years’ of experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not offer visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments by varying plasma process parameters (e.g., power, gas flow, treatment time, and standoff distance) to study the fundamental interactions between atmospheric plasma and wafers/substrates, and evaluate the impact on surface properties, process performance, and product reliability.
• Support the development and optimization of atmospheric plasma processes and surface treatment applications.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate plasma performance, material compatibility, and process effectiveness.
• Design, set up, and execute product, process, and material tests to validate performance under real-world conditions; prepare technical reports to support product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products and processes from development into viable customer solutions.
• Build and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to support continuous product improvements.
• Acts as team player who is responsive to customers, coworkers and management with the ability to work independently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level