MEMS Development Engineer – Design & Fabrication

MagnetFab is a deeptech startup pioneering the world’s first chip-scale micromagnets, enabling a new generation of MEMS devices that integrate permanent rare-earth micromagnets, from microspeakers to magnetic sensors and quantum technologies. We are currently hosted at Institut Néel – CNRS in Grenoble, one of France’s flagship research institutes, internationally recognized for its excellence in condensed matter physics and particularly renowned for its pioneering contributions to magnetism.

We are looking for an inventive MEMS Development Engineer – Design & Fabrication to complete our team and establish in-house expertise in MEMS development. This will be a cornerstone role at MagnetFab: you will be the in-house specialist responsible for the design, simulation, and fabrication of MEMS devices. You will play a central role in developing proof-of-concepts, taking designs from idea to prototype through modeling, cleanroom processing, and experimental validation.

What you will do

• Lead concept, architecture, and detailed design of MEMS devices and microsystems

• Perform multiphysics modeling and design optimization (mechanical, magnetic, acoustic, thermal)

• Define, document, and improve microfabrication flows

• Conduct root cause analysis, design of experiments (DoE), and yield improvement

• Carry out electrical, mechanical, magnetic, and acoustic testing; analyze data and correlate with models

• Build and improve lab test setups; perform measurements and reporting

• Collaborate with MagnetFab’s scientific advisors and R&D partners to design experiments, troubleshoot, and refine MEMS and sensor fabrication techniques

• Interface with suppliers and foundries; support technology transfer and pilot builds

• Stay at the forefront of microfabrication, MEMS, and sensor industry trends
  Contribute to invention disclosures and patent filings

Why join us

• Be part of pioneering developments that bring micromagnets into MEMS devices.

• Contribute to the development of novel MEMS devices with real-world impact

• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy, with the freedom to drive ideas from concept to realization

• MSc or PhD in microengineering, physics, material science, or a related field

• Several years of hands-on experience in MEMS or sensor design and integration

• Strong background in micro and nanofabrication in a cleanroom environment

• Expertise in multiphysics simulation tools such as COMSOL or Ansys, with a proven track record of using them for MEMS device design and optimization

• Hands-on skills in cleanroom microfabrication tools and techniques

• Professional working proficiency in both English and French

• Demonstrated proactive attitude, strong autonomy, and ability to take initiative in problem solving and project management

• Open and flexible mindset with a positive attitude towards challenges and change