Senior Staff Equipment Engineer

Impinj delivers the Physical Intelligence that connects the physical world to the AI-powered digital world, fueling automated workflows and improving consumer experiences. From retail merchandise and groceries to packages and shipping pallets, Impinj products and solutions identify and track tens of billions of everyday items, providing real-time operational insights about every item enterprises make, move and sell. We are, quite literally, the eyes and ears of smart enterprise systems. Come help us build technology and solutions that enable businesses to visualize everything, waste nothing and act instantly.

Team Overview:

Silicon Process Engineering team is responsible for Radio Frequency Tag IC and Reader IC process development work for next generation productions and sustaining volume productions at our OSAT locations in Asia. This team work closely with other cross functional teams like test, quality and design teams to build high-quality backend processing which allows the tag to connect with the world. The team has a fast-paced and innovative work environment.

What You Will Do:

• Support daily production activities of a consigned equipment at an OSAT working with their maintenance and facilities teams.
• Work with the process engineering team to monitor and analyze process metrics using advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, driving continuous improvements in yield and equipment utilization.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of equipment documentation, including specifications, training materials, and audit reports.
• Mentor junior engineers/technicians and provide technical guidance on plasma process development and troubleshooting

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, with 12 years of experience (or 5 years with a PhD) working with plasma etch or deposition equipment in the field.
• Direct experience managing SPTS or plasma therm tools for daily production including PMs, day to day troubleshooting, support new recipe creations
• Very strong knowledge of plasma etching, dicing, or related dry etch technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring and guiding teams to achieve technical excellence.

Compensation & Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click  here . 

US Export Controls:

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here .

Why work at Impinj:

Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at “Tecnopuc,” a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.