Prototyping Engineer
Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara
Summary of Job Details
The Protofab Packaging Engineer supports operation, development, and growth of the OASIS advanced packaging and prototyping facility (Protofab). The position provides technical expertise in microelectronics, photonics, and optoelectronic device packaging, enabling researchers and external users to translate device concepts into functional packaged prototypes. Responsibilities include process development, hands-on operation of advanced packaging equipment, user support and training, equipment maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement of facility capabilities.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 1-3 years Semiconductor packaging, microfabrication, device prototyping, or closely related engineering environment.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and methods for prototype development and process optimization.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot tools, processes, and assembly challenges.
• Experience developing SOPs, recipes, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to train users and communicate safe operating practices.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Collaborative mindset with faculty, students, startups, vendors, and industry partners.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety, hazardous materials handling, ESD controls, and quality systems.
Special Conditions of Employment
• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Hiring/Budgeted Salary: $100,000 to $130,000/yr.
Full Salary Range: $85,400 to $156,800/yr.
Working Days and Hours: M - F, 8am-5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application review begins 6/15/26.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job # 86485
The Protofab Packaging Engineer supports operation, development, and growth of the OASIS advanced packaging and prototyping facility (Protofab). The position provides technical expertise in microelectronics, photonics, and optoelectronic device packaging, enabling researchers and external users to translate device concepts into functional packaged prototypes. Responsibilities include process development, hands-on operation of advanced packaging equipment, user support and training, equipment maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement of facility capabilities.
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