Wearable and At-Home protein monitoring with silicon photonic chips

About SiPhox:

SiPhox, supported by Y Combinator, Intel, and Khosla Ventures, is revolutionizing diagnostics through silicon photonics. Our in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices, powered by disposable silicon photonic chip sensors, deliver the capabilities of large laboratory instruments in a compact form. Our mission is to provide accurate, reliable, and accessible diagnostic tools that empower healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.

Role Overview:

SiPhox is embarking on an ambitious effort to develop and commercialize a large menu of immunoassay targets on its multiplexed clinical-grade, validated, at-home diagnostics platform. We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer or Process Engineer with a CAN DO attitude, knowledge, logical reasoning capability, meticulous practices, and attention to detail. As a Process Engineer in the In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) field, Your role involves developing new and advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluating test data, and coordinating design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role, making an impact on the next generation of at-home blood testing using semiconductor chip.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation for SiPhox's innovative at-home blood test using semiconductor chip technology.
• Review and optimize existing processing techniques and methods used in product manufacturing and fabrication.
• Develop and implement new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to guide process development and establish appropriate process specifications, limits, and variables.
• Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report for existing process applications.
• Partner cross-functionally and with internal customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, key milestones, requirements, and business challenges.
• Contribute to next-generation product development and release activities, aligned with the semiconductor roadmap.
• Provide leadership, clear direction, and mentorship to process technicians to support execution activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a laboratory environment and with semiconductor equipment, including surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with chemical reactions, particularly solid surface conjugation.
• In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing languages.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with statistical software tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.).
• Background in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), or Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including LifeTime Fitness gym membership.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge technology.

We are developing a new paradigm for consumer health tech wearables by replacing a 100lb optical instrument with an area of silicon smaller than a postage stamp.