Staff Engineer, Process & Characterization

Adeia (NASDAQ : ADEA) is a publicly traded IP Licensing company headquartered in Silicon Valley with more than 140 employees globally.

Adeia invents, develops, and licenses fundamental innovations that shape the way millions of people explore and experience entertainment in an increasingly connected world.

From TVs to smartphones, and across all types of entertainment experiences, Adeia’s technologies allow users to manage content and connections in a way that is smart, immersive, and personal.

About the Role :

Adeia is seeking a Staff Engineer, Process & Characterization to join our team developing world-class advanced semiconductor packaging solutions including hybrid bonding.

You will develop / perform critical hybrid bonding processes, drive appropriate characterizations, and provide detailed presentations to the team.

You will work closely with the engineering and portfolio development groups to promote a strong team environment, in this multi-faceted organization supporting approximately $400 million in annual revenue.

Position Responsibilities :

• Drive metrology and failure analysis of electronic interconnect devices.
• Develop and perform processes in the areas of die-to-wafer bonding and wafer-to-wafer bonding.
• Provide reports and presentations that are accurate, thorough, and carefully thought out.
• Perform research on topics of interest, develop theories, and prove or disprove theories by employing appropriate characterization techniques.
• Assume full ownership of multiple process or characterization instruments at the Adeia Lab. Operate the tools, help other operators, schedule preventative maintenance, and oversee consumable inventory in the Adeia Lab.
• Use innovative approaches in engineering tasks and partner with the team to create patents in related fields when applicable.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Ph. D. degree, or master’s degree with equivalent lab or industry experience (3+ years), in materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry or closely related field.
• Working knowledge and experience in a variety of semiconductor processing and analysis techniques, including some of the following examples : atomic force microscopy (AFM), flip-chip bonding, etching, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), c-mode scanning acoustic microscopy (c-SAM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), surface analysis, optical interferometry, and ellipsometry.

Extensive hands-on experience in AFM or bonding is a plus.

• Knowledge of how mechanical systems work.
• Understanding of semiconductor back-end-of-line processes.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset. Should be exceptionally thorough and accurate in sample tracking, data acquisition, document reporting, and organization.
• Flexible mind in solving technical problems. Ability to learn new skills and tasks for analysis, assembly, or integration with depth of understanding in the constantly evolving industry environment.
• Highest work ethic. Compliance with rules and safety protocols.

Location : This is a hybrid role in our San Jose, California headquarters. Employees are required to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

Life @ Adeia

At Adeia, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.

We are proud to be recognized by US News and World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2024-2025.

Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock, and benefits programs reflect these values.

Adeia supports personal well-being, builds financial security, and enables employees to share in our success.

Total Rewards include :

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity, and bonus) and comprehensive benefits are designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances, and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Employee perks vary by location and may be site-specific, including employee discounts, transportation reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combines the best in-office collaboration and community-building and the benefits of working from home.

Adeia is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you require accommodations during the interview process, please notify your recruiter.