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# Photo Process Engineer at Absolics Inc

- **Company:** Absolics Inc
- **Location:** Covington, GA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/absolicsinc/jobs/4233321009

## Job description

Position: PRODUCT TEHCNOLOGY TEAM, Photo ENGINEER

Location: COVINGTON, GA

## JOB SUMMARY

## DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage Lithography and Photo Resist based on the understanding of physics and optics
- Own engineering projects to execute yield roadmap, device targeting and attain performance target
- DOE (Design of experiment) and optimize the Exposure and Photo Resist Condition
- Participate cross-organizational team of engineers to identify root cause and failure analysis
- Operate process management based on customer specification
- Support standardization of recipes and establish SOPs through concrete engineering
- Perform statistical process control tasks through the use of statistical tools

## REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor or Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Optic, Chemistry, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or similar disciplines
- Experience with module processes such as deposition, lithography, dry etch, plasma drill and thin films and metrology
- Familiar with semiconductor integration processes
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, and strong communication skills are required
- Analytical thinking by data science and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- semi-conductor fabrication experience or education is required

## QUALITIFICATION:

- Ability to work independently, with minimum direction, and a focus on meeting commitments
- Ability to learn and pick up new technologies very quickly
- Highly motivated, driven & hard working

## EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

## EXPERIENCE:

- 1-year experiences in Semiconductor, PWB, OSAT & Quick Etching preferred but not required

## SALARY:

- $70,000 - $80,000

## BENEFITS:

- 401K 6% matching (NO vesting period)
- Healthcare 100% support (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Life, STD, LTD 100 % support
- Cell phone allowance
- PTO and self-development

## About Absolics Inc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Absolics Inc. is the world's first glass substrate manufacturer, providing advanced packaging technologies and scalable solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI semiconductor applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (affiliate of SKC, part of SK Group)
- **Headquarters**: Covington, Georgia, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was established as an affiliate of SKC)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Semiconductor Manufacturing / Advanced Packaging
- **Target customers**: B2B – HPC-related packaging companies, data centers, AI chip manufacturers, and high-tech industry leaders
- **Mission or purpose**: To create a new chapter in the history of the semiconductor industry by solving fundamental substrate limitations with glass-based solutions.

## Products & Services
- **Glass Substrate Solutions**: A proprietary glass substrate technology that significantly improves signaling characteristics and reduces power consumption compared to traditional silicon-based substrates. It enables fine patterns, large areas, and lower power consumption for advanced packaging. Type: Hardware / Semiconductor Material
- **Advanced Packaging Services**: Scalable packaging services for businesses involved in high-performance computing, leveraging glass substrate innovation. Type: Service / Manufacturing

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – **$175.0M** (from U.S. Department of Commerce grants, see below)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
    - **U.S. Department of Commerce** (two grants: $75M in May 2024, $100M in January 2025) [absolicsinc.com](https://www.absolicsinc.com/)
    - Parent: **SKC** (affiliate of **SK Group**, which includes SK Hynix, SK Siltron, and SK Materials)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Headcount grew **48.8% YoY** (+40 people), now at **76 employees** [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)
    - The advanced packaging market is expected to grow from $3.5B (2020) to $9.7B (2025); glass substrate segment forecast at $3.0B (2025) with 25% CAGR [absolicsinc.com](https://www.absolicsinc.com/)
    - Recent news: Absolics received $100M in U.S. R&D grants (2024-2025), building a computer chip factory in Georgia [eeNews Europe](https://www.eenewseurope.com/)
    - Active job postings: 9 positions (quarterly job posting growth: +800%) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in glass substrates**: Absolics is the world's first dedicated glass substrate manufacturer, positioning it at the forefront of a key advanced packaging innovation.
- **Deep SK Group ecosystem**: Backed by SKC and SK Group (SK Hynix, SK Siltron, SK Materials), providing strong supply chain integration, capital, and industry connections.
- **Significant U.S. government backing**: $175M in federal grants directly from the CHIPS Act, signaling strategic national importance and long-term stability.
- **Performance moat**: Glass substrates offer superior signaling, lower power consumption, and larger form factors – critical for AI and HPC chips where traditional silicon substrates are hitting physical limits.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling manufacturing**: Building a U.S. factory in Georgia to mass-produce glass substrates for the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
- **R&D leadership**: Continued innovation in active/passive element integration on glass, targeting next-generation HPC and AI packaging needs.
- **Market capture**: Targeting the rapidly growing advanced packaging market ($9.7B by 2025), with glass substrates as a key growth driver.

## Why Work Here
- **Pioneering technology**: Join the first company in the world manufacturing glass substrates for semiconductors – a chance to work on cutting-edge tech that could reshape the industry.
- **Rapid growth**: Headcount grew ~49% YoY, indicating a scaling phase with ample career advancement opportunities.
- **Government-backed stability**: $175M in federal grants provides strong financial footing and long-term project security.
- **Office policy**: On-site work at the Covington, Georgia headquarters [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/absolics-inc) – collaborative environment in a new, state-of-the-art facility.
- **Engineering-heavy culture**: 25% of staff in technical roles, 13% in operations, and active hiring for engineers (NPI Process Engineer, Photoresist Engineering Manager, etc.) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)
- **Global exposure**: While HQ is in Georgia, the company has presence in South Korea and Mexico, offering cross-cultural collaboration.

## Sources
1. [absolicsinc.com](https://www.absolicsinc.com/)
2. [absolicsinc.com/about](https://www.absolicsinc.com/about)
3. [absolicsinc.com/job](https://www.absolicsinc.com/job)
4. [linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolics-inc)
5. [builtin.com/company/absolics-inc](https://builtin.com/company/absolics-inc)

## Other roles at Absolics Inc

- [NPI Process Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/npi-process-engineer-absolics-inc-covington-jkq6p72aaydt) — Covington, GA
- [Plasma Dry Etch Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/plasma-dry-etch-engineer-absolics-inc-covington-v9grp6t1h22j) — Covington, GA
- [Dielectric and Polymer Materials Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/dielectric-and-polymer-materials-engineer-absolics-inc-covington-8cvb0ervetam) — Covington, GA
- [Process Integration Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/process-integration-engineer-absolics-inc-covington-g5d4df4fjwn8) — Covington, GA
- [Dry / Lami Process Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/dry-lami-process-engineer-absolics-inc-covington-523p18t5byp7) — Covington, GA
- [Engineering Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-technician-absolics-inc-covington-wajqqpf8w37a) — Covington, GA
- [IT & Security MIS Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/it-security-mis-manager-absolics-inc-covington-jh9hbsnx6mtk) — Covington, GA
- [SPC Data Control Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/spc-data-control-engineer-absolics-inc-covington-xav4c3swzry8) — Covington, GA
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- [Laser / Inspection Process Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/laser-inspection-process-engineer-absolics-inc-covington-r0w8nxjkgzr0) — Covington, GA