Rocket Lab · 7 hours ago
Production Engineer I/II
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft manufacturing. The Production Engineer will be responsible for process improvements and sustaining work in solar cell production processes, taking ownership of Photolithography systems and ensuring productivity across work centers.
AerospaceSoftwareManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
2+ 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
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey 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
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
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