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Rocket Lab · 14 hours ago

Senior Production Engineer I

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. The Senior Production Engineer I will be responsible for process improvements and sustaining work in solar cell production processes, specifically owning Photolithography systems and collaborating with various teams to maximize yield and productivity.

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Responsibilities

Support sustaining activities to maximize yield and productivity of fab operation across work centers in the litho area
Work with Operations/Equipment Maintenance/Process Technician/R&D Teams to maximize project success
Own Photolithography process modules: responding to defect issues (with periodic/frequent yield reporting), writing clear work instructions, oversee operator training
Plan and perform experiments to improve safety/yield/reliability/throughput. Includes assisting R&D when new products or experiments are needed
Scoping and procurement of new equipment and process approaches for new products and manufacturing expansion

Qualification

Photolithography systemsStatistical methodsWafer fab knowledgeMetallurgyMaterial scienceSolar cell device physicsQuality manufacturing methodsBachelor's degree

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
5+ Years of experience working in a production or highly regulated manufacturing environment

Preferred

Experience with Photolithography systems and associated metrology
Breadth of wafer fab (III-V and/or Si) knowledge
Solid understanding of statistical methods with a working knowledge of JMP and SQL
Experience with Photolithography processing modules, including metal lift-off, and photochemical interactions with wet and dry etch
Understanding of solar cell device physics and testing methods
Solid understanding of metallurgy and material science
Familiarity with quality/manufacturing methods such as SPC, OCAP, 8D problem solving techniques, FMEA, RCCA etc

Company

Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.98B
Key Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M

Leadership Team

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Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
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Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
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