Process Engineer II (Thin Film)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer II will develop, sustain, and improve processes used to manufacture infrared (IR) sensing semiconductor materials. The position supports process ownership, material disposition, process development, and troubleshooting, and is critical to the success of DRS IR imaging products. The role provides thin-film process engineering support to the IR materials manufacturing team, including surface preparation, passivation, and doping across equipment such as molecular beam epitaxy, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, and evaporation. The engineer improves existing processes and equipment, monitors process performance and material quality, and coordinates technical activities with management, peers, technicians, and support personnel. The position is based in Dallas, Texas. Work takes place in an office, a light manufacturing environment, and a Class 100 clean room. The schedule is a 9/80 first shift: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and eight hours every other Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.
Two to five or more years of thin-film experience; subject matter expertise in thin-film technologies.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with equipment and tools for process improvement, process and equipment development, and troubleshooting.
Organized, enthusiastic, and creative approach to solving problems and improving manufacturing processes.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse educational backgrounds.
Willingness to spend extended periods in manufacturing areas or cleanrooms.
Self-starter with strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
Flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks and processes.
Ability to manage and balance production requirements and development activities.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must have an active Department of Defense security clearance or be able to obtain one within a reasonable time after starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing process and equipment troubleshooting experience.
Working knowledge of design of experiments (DOE), statistical process control (SPC), and formal problem-solving methods such as DMAIC.
Programming and data query experience.

Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support to the IR materials manufacturing team, including thin-film surface preparation, passivation, and doping.
Support thin-film processes across equipment including molecular beam epitaxy, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, and evaporation.
Continuously improve manufacturing processes to optimize yield, increase capacity, and reduce cycle time.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing products, making modifications and improvements as needed.
Monitor and report process yields, cycle time, and key work-in-process and 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.
Coordinate technical activities and progress reports with management, peers, technicians, and support personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company contribution to a health savings account.
Telemedicine.
Life and disability insurance.
Legal insurance.
401(k) savings plan.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
Competitive vacation.
Health and emergency leave.
Paid parental leave.
Community service hours.