MetOx International · 1 day ago
Senior Process Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMetOx International is pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will lead process optimization projects and drive defect reduction while supporting the scaling and documentation of critical process steps.
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Responsibilities
Leads development and improvement of thin-film deposition process on customized MOCVD and PVD toolsets
Designs and executes structured experiments (DOE) to optimize film quality, uniformity and repeatability across substrates and control
Develops and owns SPC-related responses to inline monitor and end-of-line test variation
Troubleshoots deposition processes related to vacuum integrity, target material feed, contamination, film stress, or adhesion
Characterizes, fingerprints, and develops new monitors for thin films
Owns project development projects from concept through qualification and production hand-off
Defines project scope success criteria and implementation timelines for new or improved PVD and MOCVD deposition processes
Interfaces closely with tool design, mechanical, electrical and production teams to ensure seamless integration of custom vacuum equipment into manufacturing workflows
Develops and maintains detailed process documentation including process recipes, run sheets, and standard operating procedures
Creates and revises control plans and PFMEA focused on deposition process risks and quality control metrics
Ensures compliance with relevant vacuum equipment standards and material handling requirements
Mentors junior engineers in vacuum technology, thin film science and process troubleshooting
Supports knowledge transfer and technical training to the operations team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field
4 years of process engineering experience
Experience in thin film deposition process development
Preferred
Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field
Experience with process development on alpha-level toolsets
Experience leading vacuum system commissioning, process matching, target material selection, and chamber/process tuning in high volume manufacturing environments for CVD deposition systems
Deep understanding of film growth mechanisms, reaction kinetics, substrate/tool interactions, and vacuum system dynamics
Familiarity with Six Sigma, statistical analysis, or automation tools
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
401(k) match
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
Educational reimbursement
And more!
Company
MetOx International
MetOx turns superconductivity into supply.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$146.2MKey Investors
Elemental ImpactUS Department of EnergyKoch Disruptive Technologies
2024-12-11Convertible Note
2024-11-19Series B· $15M
2024-10-22Grant· $80M
Leadership Team
Arthur Vos
Chief Executive Officer
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