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Summary
Thin Film Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring sustaining and handson support of daytoday thin film manufacturing processes using PVD and Ebeam techniques including providing technical support to ensure process reliability; verifying process robustness with characterization of process latitudes through experimentation; improving the efficiency of deposition; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; and improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization. This is a manufacturing position not a research position.
Job Description
Thin Film Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring sustaining and handson support of daytoday thin film manufacturing processes using PVD and Ebeam techniques including providing technical support to ensure process reliability; verifying process robustness with characterization of process latitudes through experimentation; improving the efficiency of deposition; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; and improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization. This is a manufacturing position not a research position.
Essential Functions
- Monitors sustains and hands on support of daytoday thin film manufacturing processes programs and activities for Cesium Iodide:Thallium Iodide scintillator deposition using various PVD tools and Aluminum deposition using EBPVD
- Troubleshooting of vacuum and deposition equipment
- Statistical characterization of data populations
- Understanding controllers data monitoring and programming them
- Ensures process reliability by providing technical support to operators technicians and other engineers
- Runs qualification of processes for manufacturing
- Improves the efficiency of deposition processes analyzing data conducting experiments and researching alternative methods which reduce s
- Designs and conducts advanced experiments to verify process robustness with characterization of process latitudes
- Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost reduce cycle time and improve operational efficiency
- Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
- Responds to inquiries from other team members managers or departments
- Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical or Electrical Engineering Materials Science Mechanical or Physics and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Eight years of hands on experience working in thin film fabrication optical or semiconductor industry in manufacturing or process engineering role;
- Preferred: Cesium Iodide:Thallium Iodide scintillator experience Optical Thin Film coatings
- Strong experience using PVD/EBPVD and other thin film deposition techniques or processes.
- Analytical skills in SEM characterization and defect/failure analysis.
- Experience in deposition tool specification and development.
- Experience with production software such as SAP/MES. Documentation experience with writing work instructions verification/validation reports and standard operating procedures.
- Hands on experience in SPC and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Hands on experience with automated vacuum control systems from vendors such as Evatec Balzers Leybold DynaVac SCS and Vacuum Process Technologies
- Experience working in cleanrooms with willingness to wear PAPR equipment as needed.
OTHER SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES
- Utilizes good time management skills for ontime delivery of assignments.
- Manages projects of moderate scope as assigned.
- Organizes and conducts meetings.
- Documents work/deliverables according to the company standards and industry regulations.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge
- Proficiency in creating reviewing and editing of relevant technical documents.
- Proficient in employing the latest industry techniques and practices.
- Familiar with the latest available tools or standards used in the industry to complete task(s).
Required Certifications and Training
- Obtains and completes LMS training plan specific to assigned responsibility.
Experience Level with Business Tools
- Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: Email Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
Knowledge
- A seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Job Complexity
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in solving complex business problems.
Interaction
- Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
Supervision
- Normally receives little or no instruction on daytoday work general instructions on new assignments.
Ability to Travel
- Travel may be required. See the job posting for more information.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
N/A
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.