Production Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Engineer based at Rocket Lab’s site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will be part of a team responsible for process improvements, yield and day to day sustaining work in the solar cell (III-V semiconductors) and silicon-based production processes. In this role you will take ownership of Photolithography systems (Coat/Expose/Develop) and the associated metrology. To be successful in this role, you must be data driven and possess a high degree of area ownership. You will need to be able to build solid relationships across all levels of the company, this includes operators on the production floor, equipment maintenance personnel, and R&D engineers. In this role you will join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!
(Please note: This position can be hired at the Production Engineer I or Production Engineer II level.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• 2+ years of experience working in a production or highly regulated manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level