R&D Engineer I

Saras Micro Devices•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Saras Micro Devices is seeking a highly proactive and skilled R&D Engineer. Saras Micro Devices is a fully funded start-up company developing innovative power delivery solutions enabling further advancements and market adoption of high-performance computing, AI, virtual reality, 5G and more. Saras is developing this pioneering technology in partnership with industry-leading Fortune 500 companies and other innovative computing solution providers to support best-in-class, energy-efficient products. Our vision is to change the performance-to-power paradigm for next generation computing solutions through heterogeneously integrated Saras Micro Devices products. We look forward to talking with smart, energetic, team-oriented professionals who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefit plans, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere.

Requirements

BS or MS in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency with CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation, including design for manufacturability and development of fixtures, tooling, and test equipment to support R&D activities.
Experience supporting the complete prototype development cycle from concept and CAD design through fabrication, assembly, testing, and iterative improvement using 3D printing, CNC machining, and conventional machine shop equipment.
Data analysis skills with strong written and oral presentation skills.
Microsoft Office Suite
Autodesk Inventor

Responsibilities

Support the development, optimization, and documentation of manufacturing and process integration steps throughout the product development lifecycle, from laboratory-scale experimentation through pilot manufacturing and production readiness.
Execute process development activities involving advanced capacitor technologies, semiconductor backend processes, embedded component technologies, organic dielectric materials, metals, wet and dry processing methods, soldering, and PCB/substrate fabrication processes.
Plan, set up, execute, monitor, and document engineering trials and experiments to evaluate process performance, material interactions, equipment capability, and product requirements.
Collect, organize, analyze, and communicate process, equipment, metrology, yield, and reliability data to support engineering decisions, process improvements, and product development milestones.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, experimental plans, maintenance procedures, run logs, engineering reports, qualification documentation, and lessons learned.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve R&D equipment through routine setup, preventive maintenance, calibration verification, process qualification activities, and basic repair support.
Participate in root cause investigations related to process variation, equipment performance, defects, yield loss, and reliability concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven analysis.
Develop and implement process metrics, inspection methods, and metrology plans to evaluate individual process performance and integrated product requirements.
Support fabrication, assembly, processing, inspection, testing, and evaluation of prototypes, engineering samples, fixtures, tooling, and development lots used for process development activities.
Collaborate with technicians, operations personnel, quality engineers, product development teams, equipment suppliers, material vendors, contract manufacturers, and external service providers to support development objectives and technology commercialization efforts.
Assist with the development of process flows, technology transfer to manufacturing, and implementation of cost, quality, throughput, and yield improvements.
Follow all applicable safety requirements, quality standards, laboratory procedures, engineering change processes, and documentation control systems while actively developing technical knowledge and engineering skills.