Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago
Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer/ Entry-Level
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer to join their Optical Components Center in Orlando, FL. The role involves supporting manufacturing processes for optics, focusing on photolithography and thin film coatings, while also designing, developing, and characterizing optical coatings for various applications.
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Responsibilities
Supporting manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis on photolithography and/or thin film coatings
Designing and developing optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows
Defining the parameters of equipment for the processes and defining maintenance items for supporting the equipment
Performing characterization of the deposited coatings and analyzing data
Providing technical guidance to operators and developing and managing work instructions
Investigating defective hardware and implementing corrective actions to prevent defects from occurring
Driving the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and quality
Support manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis on photolithography and/or thin film coatings
Design and develop the optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows
Define the parameters of equipment for the processes and define the maintenance items for supporting the equipment for product sustainment
Perform characterization of the deposited coatings and analyze data
Provide technical guidance to operators and effectively communicate the processes in work instructions. Develop and manage work instructions
Investigate defective hardware and provide next steps to get the hardware back into production and implement corrective actions that will prevent defect from occurring
Drive the adoption of new technologies (capital investments, automation, robotics) to improve efficiency and quality
Qualification
Required
Support manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis on photolithography and/or thin film coatings
Design and develop optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows
Define the parameters of equipment for the processes and define maintenance items for supporting the equipment
Perform characterization of the deposited coatings and analyze data
Provide technical guidance to operators and develop and manage work instructions
Investigate defective hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent defects from occurring
Drive the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and quality
Preferred
Breadth in skills, experience and/or course work across multiple disciplines of manufacturing engineering is strongly desired
Examples include but not limited to: writing/reviewing work instructions (or standard operating procedure manuals), data analytics, automation, mechanical design of equipment or supporting tools, maintaining the product lifecycle, and working in a clean room environment
Candidates with thin film coating specialization will have skills and/or experience in the design, manufacturing (physical vapor deposition, ion beam sputtering, chemical vapor deposition), and metrology of optical thin film coatings
Candidates with photolithography specialization will have skills and/or experience with semiconductor fabrication processes (wafer preparation, coating, exposure, development, and etching) and with photolithography equipment (steppers, scanners, and track system)
Knowledge of process control techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and yield enhancement
Having strong time management skills (ability to adjust priorities), ability to work independently, and able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams are critical skills to support on the floor production
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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