MEMS Development Engineer - Military veterans preferred

CTS Corporation

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

Position Summary

The MEMS Development Engineer will be primarily responsible for developing and testing innovative products that leverage piezoelectric single crystals and MEMS technology – such as high-frequency crystal composite transducers for intravascular ultrasound imaging. This position reports to Director of Single Crystal Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new high frequency crystal composite and related products.
• Perform photolithography, electroplating, plasma etching, electrical and acoustic tests for development projects.
• Design and execute statistical DOE experiments and perform data analysis and interpretation. Improve MEMS processes and provide technical support for high frequency crystal composite production.
• Help to maintain key equipment used for composite production and clean room facility.
• Facilitate communication within internal departments to ensure on-time completion of customer deliverables.
• Work with different departments for potential process improvements.
• Updates job knowledge by studying trends in materials development; reading professional publications and participating in educational opportunities.
• Other tasks as assigned by management to meet corporate objectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication processes (e.g., mask design, photolithography, electroplating, plasma etching), composite/transducer modeling, fabrication, electrical and acoustic test of ultrasound transducers.
• Experience in usage and maintenance of vacuum tools including plasma etcher, sputtering equipment, and other critical tools for crystal composite products.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and solve technical problems.
• The ability to collaborate and communicate with engineers and production.
• Must be reliable, a self-starter, detail-oriented with excellent follow through and strong oral and written communication skills with a high sense of urgency.
• Ensure adherence to all current company policies and maintain highest levels of ethics and confidentiality.
• Function effectively in a fast paced, diverse, and team environment.
• Manage multiple priorities and urgent requests in a calm, professional and effective manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Required Qualifications

• Technical MS or PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering fields.
• Minimum five years’ experience in clean room process, high frequency transducer modeling, fabrication and electrical and acoustic measurements.

Physical Demand

• Ability to work several hours at a computer or in the lab
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed, domestic and international

Working Environment

• Standard office, lab, and production environment
• Position is fully onsite in Lisle, IL

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program. Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected annual salary range for this position is $100-130K.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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