Process Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Dallas, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest. As a leading supplier of infrared (IR) imaging, DRS NIS – Texas is seeking a Process Engineer who will be responsible for developing, sustaining, and improving processes used to manufacture IR sensing semiconductor materials. Responsibilities will include process ownership, material disposition, process development, and process troubleshooting. This position is critical to success of DRS IR imaging products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics
2 - 5+ years of experience
Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to work with equipment and tools for the purpose of process improvement, new process/equipment development, and troubleshooting.
Must be organized, enthusiastic, and creative with a desire to solve problems and improve all aspects of manufacturing process.
Able to effectively communicate with individuals with diverse educational backgrounds
Willingness to spend extended periods of time in manufacturing areas or cleanrooms
Self-starter with excellent verbal communication and documentation skills.
Flexible and able to perform a wide variety of tasks and processes
Able to effectively manage and balance production requirements and development activities.
U.S. Citizenship required.
This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing process and equipment troubleshooting experience
Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, and formal problem solving methods such as DMAIC
Programming and data query experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support to IR materials manufacturing team: Areas of responsibility may include processes related to growth and post-processing of HgCdTe (mining, dicing, planarization, doping, and polish)
Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize yield, increase capacity, and reduce cycle time.
Monitor and report on process yields, cycle time, and key WIP/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
Interact with management, peers, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate technical activities and progress report