Senior Process Engineer

MetOx International•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable. Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Process Engineer will lead process optimization projects, drive defect reduction, and support scaling and documentation of critical process steps.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field
4 years of process engineering experience
Experience in thin film deposition process development
First-level hardware troubleshooting skills for deposition equipment
A mechanistic understanding of how process parameters and hardware configuration affect process outcomes
Strong communicator with commensurate people and organization skills to ensure project execution between Operations and Engineering staff with minimal supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve vexing process issues
Rigorous data-driven approach to analyzing engineering trials as well as production data with a quality-first mindset

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field
Experience with process development on alpha-level toolsets.
Experience leading vacuum system commissioning, process matching, target material selection, and chamber/process tuning in high volume manufacturing environments for CVD deposition systems.
Deep understanding of film growth mechanisms, reaction kinetics, substrate/tool interactions, and vacuum system dynamics
Familiarity with Six Sigma, statistical analysis, or automation tools

Responsibilities

Leads development and improvement of thin-film deposition process on customized MOCVD and PVD toolsets
Designs and executes structured experiments (DOE) to optimize film quality, uniformity and repeatability across substrates and control.
Develops and owns SPC-related responses to inline monitor and end-of-line test variation.
Troubleshoots deposition processes related to vacuum integrity, target material feed, contamination, film stress, or adhesion.
Characterizes, fingerprints, and develops new monitors for thin films
Owns project development projects from concept through qualification and production hand-off.
Defines project scope success criteria and implementation timelines for new or improved PVD and MOCVD deposition processes
Interfaces closely with tool design, mechanical, electrical and production teams to ensure seamless integration of custom vacuum equipment into manufacturing workflows
Develops and maintains detailed process documentation including process recipes, run sheets, and standard operating procedures.
Creates and revises control plans and PFMEA focused on deposition process risks and quality control metrics.
Ensures compliance with relevant vacuum equipment standards and material handling requirements
Mentors junior engineers in vacuum technology, thin film science and process troubleshooting.
Supports knowledge transfer and technical training to the operations team
Other duties as assigned