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title: 'Senior Staff Equipment Engineer at Impinj'
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# Senior Staff Equipment Engineer at Impinj

- **Company:** Impinj
- **Location:** Perak, Malaysia
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/impinjexternal/jobs/4740587005

## Job description

Impinj delivers the Physical Intelligence that connects the physical world to the AI-powered digital world, fueling automated workflows and improving consumer experiences. From retail merchandise and groceries to packages and shipping pallets, Impinj products and solutions identify and track tens of billions of everyday items, providing real-time operational insights about every item enterprises make, move and sell. We are, quite literally, the eyes and ears of smart enterprise systems. Come help us build technology and solutions that enable businesses to visualize everything, waste nothing and act instantly.

Team Overview:

Silicon Process Engineering team is responsible for Radio Frequency Tag IC and Reader IC process development work for next generation productions and sustaining volume productions at our OSAT locations in Asia. This team work closely with other cross functional teams like test, quality and design teams to build high-quality backend processing which allows the tag to connect with the world. The team has a fast-paced and innovative work environment.

What You Will Do:

- Support daily production activities of a consigned equipment at an OSAT working with their maintenance and facilities teams.
- Work with the process engineering team to monitor and analyze process metrics using advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, driving continuous improvements in yield and equipment utilization.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of equipment documentation, including specifications, training materials, and audit reports.
- Mentor junior engineers/technicians and provide technical guidance on plasma process development and troubleshooting

What You Will Bring:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, with 12 years of experience (or 5 years with a PhD) working with plasma etch or deposition equipment in the field.
- Direct experience managing SPTS or plasma therm tools for daily production including PMs, day to day troubleshooting, support new recipe creations
- Very strong knowledge of plasma etching, dicing, or related dry etch technologies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring and guiding teams to achieve technical excellence.

Compensation & Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click [here](https://www.impinj.com/about-us/careers/why-work-at-impinj).

US Export Controls:

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance [here](https://www.bis.gov/learn-support/export-compliance-programs). Why work at Impinj:

Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at “Tecnopuc,” a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

## About Impinj

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: RAIN RFID technology, Internet of Things (IoT), enterprise hardware and software, supply chain & logistics, retail, healthcare.
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises in retail, supply chain & logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries that need item-level tracking and visibility.
- **Mission**: “To connect every thing and ensure trust in every connection.” [impinj.com](https://www.impinj.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Impinj Platform**: A highly integrated RAIN RFID platform including readers, tags, and software that provides enterprise-grade accuracy, reliability, and security for item-level inventory management, asset tracking, and automation.
- **Impinj Gen2X**: A next-generation RAIN RFID solutions toolbox that improves read range, speed, data protection, and anti-counterfeiting capabilities.
- **Voyantic (subsidiary)**: Leading provider of RAIN RFID and NFC measurement, testing, and encoding solutions for tag design, application development, and production. [impinj.com/about-us](https://www.impinj.com/about-us)
- **Impinj Partner Network**: A comprehensive ecosystem of partners offering complementary products and services for end-to-end RAIN RFID systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available in provided sources (publicly traded; refer to NASDAQ: PI for current data).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not disclosed in provided sources; refer to SEC filings (10-K/10-Q).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Extensive partner network including retail, healthcare, and logistics enterprises (e.g., Macy’s, Zara, Coca-Cola, Rady Children’s Hospital). Specific investors not listed in provided sources.
- **Growth Signals**: Introduction of Gen2X technology to solve previously unsolvable use cases; expansion into new industries (healthcare, manufacturing); 20+ years of market leadership and continuous innovation.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary platform**: Highly integrated hardware and software that cannot be replicated by mix-and-match solutions.
- **Deep expertise**: Two decades of RAIN RFID knowledge and experience, with a reputation for enterprise-grade accuracy, reliability, and security.
- **Broad partner ecosystem**: The most comprehensive RAIN partner network, enabling turnkey solutions for customers.
- **Innovation track record**: Pioneering Gen2X and other advances that expand the internet’s reach to physical items.

## Strategic Focus
- **Connecting every thing**: Expanding the internet’s reach by a factor of 1,000 to include everyday items (apparel, packages, medical supplies, food, etc.).
- **Enterprise digital transformation**: Helping businesses gain efficiencies, reduce waste, and ensure every item is in the right place at the right time.
- **Sustainability and corporate citizenship**: Commitment to ethical operations, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and environmental responsibility.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Impinjineers” – innovative, collaborative, principled team focused on making a positive impact. DEI is part of the company’s DNA. [impinj.com/about-us/careers](https://www.impinj.com/about-us/careers)
- **Work model**: Hybrid workplace model (flexible).
- **Benefits**:
  - 100% employer-covered medical and dental insurance.
  - Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  - Flexible vacation policy, 11 annual holidays, up to 16 weeks of parental leave.
  - Tuition reimbursement and leadership training.
  - 401(k) match, equity, and ESPP options.
  - Monthly transportation subsidy with green options. [impinj.com/about-us/careers/why-work-at-impinj](https://www.impinj.com/about-us/careers/why-work-at-impinj)
- **Internship program**: Comprehensive summer internship with professional development, mentorship, and networking. [impinj.com/about-us/careers](https://www.impinj.com/about-us/careers)
- **Open roles**: Hardware engineering, silicon engineering, information technology, solutions engineering, supply chain. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/impinjexternal](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/impinjexternal)

## Sources
1. [impinj.com/about-us](https://www.impinj.com/about-us)
2. [impinj.com](https://www.impinj.com/)
3. [impinj.com/about-us/careers/why-work-at-impinj](https://www.impinj.com/about-us/careers/why-work-at-impinj)
4. [impinj.com/about-us/careers](https://www.impinj.com/about-us/careers)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/impinjexternal](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/impinjexternal)

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