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eSpace · 2 days ago

Chemical Process Engineer - Thin Film

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

E-Space is a company focused on bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled IoT deployments. They are seeking a skilled Chemical Bath Deposition Process Engineer to develop and optimize wet-chemical thin-film deposition processes in a roll-to-roll manufacturing environment.

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Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and maintain chemical bath deposition processes for thin-film layer formation on flexible substrates

Operate and own R2R chemical coating equipment, including solution delivery, heating, mixing, agitation, web movement, and drying systems

Prepare chemical solutions, adjust concentrations, control reaction kinetics, and maintain precise bath chemistry to ensure consistent film growth

Monitor real-time process variables (temperature, pH, flow, concentration, deposition rate, web tension, alignment) and define control limits

Perform routine inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance on CBD and R2R equipment

Troubleshoot process deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to scale processes from lab/pilot to high-volume manufacturing

Maintain accurate records of chemical usage, batch logs, deposition parameters, and production results according to SOPs

Ensure full compliance with chemical handling, safety, and environmental protocols

Qualification

Chemical Bath DepositionThin-film coating processesRoll-to-roll processingWet-chemical reaction controlProcess controlAnalytical measurementsChemical handling safetyProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or related technical field

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in chemical deposition processes for thin films (CBD, wet coating, electrochemical, plating, sol-gel, or similar)

Strong understanding of wet-chemical reaction control, solution stability, stoichiometry, and bath kinetics

Experience operating or developing roll-to-roll (R2R) or web-based chemical processing equipment

Familiarity with process control, analytical measurements (pH, concentration, thickness), and statistical process methods

Ability to work safely with chemicals, pressurized systems, heated baths, and cleanroom protocols