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Leonardo DRS · 1 week ago

Senior Process Engineer - Thin Film Engineer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of infrared imaging solutions, seeking a Senior Process Engineer to enhance their thin-film manufacturing processes. The role involves process ownership, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes critical to the success of IR imaging products.

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Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support to IR materials manufacturing team. Areas of responsibility will include thin-film support to include surface preparation, passivation, and doping over a variety of process equipment that includes, but it not limited to molecular beam epitaxy, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, and evaporation

Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize yield, increase capacity, and reduce cycle time

Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with existing products and makes modifications and improvements as needed

Monitor and report on process yields, cycle time, and key WIP/Inventory levels

Establish and maintain metrics to validate material quality at various stages in the process flow

Analyze and disposition non-conforming material or processes

Design, develop, and document new or improved processes and equipment

Interact with management, peers, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate technical activities and progress reports

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Thin Film ExperienceProcess ImprovementManufacturing TroubleshootingMechanical AptitudeDOE KnowledgeSPC KnowledgeVerbal CommunicationDocumentation SkillsProblem SolvingFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field such as Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics

5+ years Thin Film Experience. SME of Thin Film technologies

Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to work with equipment and tools for the purpose of process improvement, new process/equipment development, and troubleshooting

Must be organized, enthusiastic, and creative with a desire to solve problems and improve all aspects of manufacturing process

Able to effectively communicate with individuals with diverse educational backgrounds

Willingness to spend extended periods of time in manufacturing areas or cleanrooms

Self-starter with excellent verbal communication and documentation skills

Flexible and able to perform a wide variety of tasks and processes

Able to effectively manage and balance production requirements and development activities

Manufacturing process and equipment troubleshooting experience

Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, and formal problem solving methods such as DMAIC

U.S. Citizenship required

This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment