About SyentaSyenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localized Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology.
Our platform enables advanced packaging by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool.
We achieve high-speed, high-resolution metallization at lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste.Founded in Australia, we are building a world-class team of engineers and scientists tackling some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.
Our collaborative, people-first culture empowers individuals to take ownership, innovate, and deliver breakthrough results.About The RoleWe are looking for a versatile, hands-on R&D; Process Engineer to sit at the intersection between wet-chemical formulation and physical deposition hardware.
Syenta's R&D; team is deliberately multi-disciplinary - made with the express purpose to tackle projects that don't fall directly into typical fields of engineering or wet-chemical development.Roles And ResponsibilitiesElectrochemical Process & Bath Optimization: Formulate and test custom plating baths while tuning bath additives to improve deposition speed, film density, and feature resolution.Hardware-Fluid Interaction & Delivery: Work with custom deposition heads and microfluidic channels to optimize electrolyte delivery, fluid flow, and localized mass transport dynamics.Integrated Testing & Metrology: Run end-to-end deposition trials on prototype tools, using potentiostats alongside metrology tools (SEM, optical profilometry, AFM).
Cross-Disciplinary Prototyping:



Collaborate directly with mechatronics and software engineers to translate physical/chemical insights into automated tool settings, voltage/current pulsing strategies, and hardware design improvements.DOE & Failure Analysis: Use systematic Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve multi-variable process challenges, map working process windows, and debug defects (e.g., voiding, adhesion failure, uneven growth).
RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's or Master's (or Ph.D. with a practical orientation) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Applied Physics, or a related field.Hands-on Wet Lab & Tool Experience: 2+ years of R&D; experience working directly with electrochemical cells, electroplating, or microfabrication setups.Materials Characterization: Hands-on experience using SEM/EDX, profilometry, or optical microscopy to evaluate surface morphology and material structure.Experimental Rigor: Proven experience using structured experimental frameworks (DOE) to isolate variables in multi-component hardware/chemical systems.Ideally nanoimprint lithography experience or semiconductor fabrication experience.Why Choose Syenta?
We're passionate about building a diverse, people-first company.
Our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels innovation capable of redefining an industry.
At Syenta, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, lead high-impact teams, and shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.What We OfferSalary Range: $*******k (negotiable)Early-stage equity opportunities12% superannuation contributionsFlexible leave policies and a strong work-life balanceProfessional growth in a high-impact, fast-growing deep-tech startupTeam events and team-oriented culture, including company-wide gatherings in Australia
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📌 Senior Process Engineer (R&D) (New South Wales)
🏢 Syenta
📍 New South Wales