Staff Process Engineer, Plasma Etch

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics display systems platforms devices services prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging immersive AR experiences.

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts you can grow your skills while helping make our technology available to millions of people as a partner in the AR ecosystem. We know that successful change and progress accelerates diverse perspectives. As we shape our future everyones voice matters. Together we can reimagine the world of work and with our bold partners make the impossible possible.

The opportunity

As a Staff Process Engineer within our Optical Process Engineering team you will directly contribute to our light-field technology by developing and deploying advanced dry etch processes into our eyepiece manufacturing flow. You will work cross-functionally with R&D Equipment Engineering Manufacturing Metrology and Quality teams to ensure process readiness for high-volume waveguide is a highly visible hands-on role focused on process development yield improvement process transfer and manufacturing scale-up within a cleanroom semiconductor-style environment.

Location: This position requires being fully onsite at our Austin TX facility to support hands-on collaboration and daily operations. Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

What youll do

• Be part of a high-performing New Product Introduction team developing next-generation optical waveguide technologies
• Develop optimize and sustain dry etch and plasma processes for wafer-based manufacturing applications
• Design experiments analyze process data and generate reports to improve process capability and manufacturing performance
• Drive process control yield improvement and defect reduction using DOE SPC CPK analysis and structured root cause methodologies
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues in partnership with manufacturing and equipment engineering teams
• Support transfer of R&D processes into high-volume manufacturing including process qualification and scale-up activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D manufacturing metrology and equipment teams to develop new processes and capabilities
• Develop and maintain SOPs process documentation training materials and operational standards
• Lead PFMEA OCAP Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on optical quality throughput OEE and cost reduction
• Support implementation of process automation advanced analytics and data-driven process optimization strategies
• Mentor engineers and technicians while helping scale robust production-ready manufacturing processes

The experience you bring

• 8 years of experience in nanofabrication semiconductor manufacturing or related microfabrication environments
• Hands-on experience with dry etch/plasma processing equipment vacuum systems process development recipe optimization and yield improvement
• Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Chemical Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering or a related technical field
• Hands-on wafer processing experience in cleanroom semiconductor or optical manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of plasma physics plasma-surface interactions and etching mechanisms
• Experience with SPC DOE process capability analysis and structured root cause methodologies such as Six Sigma or DMAIC
• Ability to troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues in high-volume manufacturing environments

Its exciting if you also have

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a related engineering discipline
• Experience with JMP or other statistical analysis tools
• Metrology experience using SEM TEM or related characterization techniques
• Familiarity with FDC automated data collection or process automation systems
• Experience supporting wafer-level optics photonics or advanced optical manufacturing environments

Additional Requirements

• Occasional travel including trips to Plantation FL for cross-site collaboration
• Approximately 10% travel required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.

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Accommodations

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