Atomica

Quality Engineer I

Atomica  •  $75k - $115k/yr  •  Goleta, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Summary:

The Quality Engineer at Atomica plays a hands-on role in maintaining and improving our Quality Management System (QMS) within a high-mix, low volume Microfabrication foundry. You'll collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure products meet rigorous internal and customer standards, driving quality through analysis, documentation, and process support.

Objectives:

  • Support RMAs and SCARs; coordinate with engineering and suppliers to determine disposition and communicate with customers
  • Investigate non-conformances and support RCA, CAPA, and corrective action processes
  • Perform and document MSAs; analyze quality data using SPC and MSA tools
  • Maintain ISO 9001-compliant systems (document control, change management, audit readiness)
  • Participate in internal audits and maintain calibration and inspection records
  • Assist with drafting and revising procedures, specs, and quality documentation

Capabilities:

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 QMS, RCA, CAPA, and non-conformance processes
  • Strong documentation and data analysis skills; proficient in Excel
  • Comfortable working in cleanroom environments
  • Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA) preferred
  • US person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
  • Note: The term "US person" refers to a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (green card holder), or a person granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

What Atomica Offers You:

  • Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS
  • Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Catered in-office lunches

Why work with us?

Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise.

Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.

Life in Santa Barbara:

Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. The weather? Absolutely gorgeous. No more shoveling snow or hiding from tornadoes!

Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine.

We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!

Compensation:

$75,000-$115,000

Atomica

About Atomica

Atomica is a U.S.-based microfabrication foundry that builds advanced platforms for AI hardware, photonics, sensors, MEMS, and biotechnology devices.

We deliver rapid prototyping and scalable production to customers developing AI optical connectivity, AI optical source integration, AI photonic packaging, AI thermal microstructures, physical AI sensors, MEMS optical control systems, and biotechnology microdevices.

Atomica operates a 30,000 square foot class 100 cleanroom near Santa Barbara, California, supporting a wide range of capabilities and materials with ISO 9001 certification and ITAR registration. Capabilities include photolithography, deposition, dry etch, wet etch, bonding, plating, metrology, testing, dicing, and planarization. Atomica leverages engineering collaboration, process standardization, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence optimization, and proprietary fab technology to achieve customer objectives.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, CA
Year Founded
2000
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