Job ID:110668
The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (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 airborneplatforms.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.
Job SummaryDRS Infrared Sensors and Systems in Dallas, Texas specializes as a worldwide leader in thermal imagery and sensory solutions for commercial and military applications.
We are looking to add a new member to our Focal Plane Array team to help provide the vision and technical expertise necessary to drive our development activities needed to lead the industry in product capability and manufacturability.
We are looking for someone who can develop and/or improve processes in the Plasma Etch, thin film deposition, and/or Wet line areas and who will consistently drive to push our processing technology and manufacturability beyond its current capability.
Job Responsibilities- Provide process engineering support to the front end wafer processing team.
- Areas of responsibility will include vacuum tool support to include deposition and dry etching over a variety of process equipment that includes, but it not limited to sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, and evaporation
- Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize yield, increase capacity, and reduce cycle time.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with existing products and makes modifications and improvements as needed.
- 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 reports
- Consistently drive our processing technology beyond its current capabilities and robustness
- Lead and complete projects on schedule and budget
- Other duties as assigned
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to need to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance as needed.
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field such as Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics
- Experience: 2+ years with vacuum tools in manufacturing or lab environment
- Hands on experience using, troubleshooting, and maintaining vacuum tools.
- Willingness to spend extended periods of time in manufacturing areas or cleanrooms
- Strong foundation in semiconductors and solid state physics.
- Experience with a variety of plasma etch, and/or thin film deposition systems and processes.
- Experience with LAM Etchers a plus.
- Familiarity with MOCVD deposition equipment a plus.
- Experience with and understanding of the proper implementation and use of statistical process control techniques
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills and the ability to document and communicate plans, experiments, progress, and results
- Ability to write Operation Specifications for Equipment and Processes in a clear and concise manner.
- Able to effectively manage and balance production requirements and development activities.
- 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
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.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.