3D Glass Solutions, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Copper Plating Engineer
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp3D Glass Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Copper Plating Engineer to develop, optimize, and support copper electroplating and electroless plating processes. This role involves working directly with tools and chemistries, running experiments, and contributing across R&D and early manufacturing environments.
Electronics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize ABF and DFR lamination processes for advanced packaging applications
Run experiments to improve lamination quality, adhesion, and yield
Support DFR exposure and development processes and chemistry control
Troubleshoot adhesion loss, voiding, wrinkling, delamination, warpage, and defectivity
Develop and maintain ABF/DFR adhesion to glass and copper surfaces
Support ABF laser structuring and via formation processes
Set up, qualify, and maintain ABF/DFR lamination and exposure equipment
Work closely with integration, laser, plating, and reliability teams
Collect and analyze process data; apply DOE and root cause analysis to drive improvements
Support scale-up from R&D to pilot and early manufacturing environments
Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required
2-5 years of experience in copper plating or advanced packaging process engineering
This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information, and employees in these roles will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident, or the ability to meet contract-specific licensure requirements
Strong experimental skills and data-driven problem-solving approach
Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving requirements
Ability to work independently and across disciplines
Strong experimental design and data analysis skills
Proven track record of solving complex plating and integration challenges
Hands-on experience with copper electroplating chemistries
Familiarity with plating chemistry additives (suppressors, accelerators, levelers)
Experience using electroplating waveforms (DC, pulse, pulse-reverse)
Understanding of electroless copper plating and copper seed layer formation
Experience with plating tools and wet benches
Knowledge of defect mechanisms and process control in copper plating
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day (where applicable)
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing
Preferred
Panel-level plating experience is desired
An advanced packaging or heterogeneous integration background is desired
Experience scaling processes from R&D to pilot or production is desired
Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, and yield analysis and methodologies is desired
Company
3D Glass Solutions, Inc.
3D Glass Solutions, Inc. (3DGS) is a private late-stage high-tech manufacturing business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$66.07MKey Investors
Walden CatalystNew Mexico Economic Development DepartmentIntel Capital
2023-04-19Series C· $30M
2022-06-03Grant· $0.07M
2022-01-31Series B· $4M
Leadership Team
Jeb Flemming
Founder, Chief Technology Officer @ 3D Glass Solutions, Inc.
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