Laser Process Principal Engineer

Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a senior laser process engineer to support manufacturing operations and drive advancements in thin film processes.

Security Clearance:
DoD Secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship required.

• Provide engineering and production support for multiple thin film processes.
• Perform Photo Mask layout using AutoCAD.
• Program laser and probe equipment.
• Set‑up and program recipes for metrology tools and measurement systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support manufacturing operations and process development from a materials perspective, including failure analysis and materials qualifications.
• Support process improvement activities utilizing SPC techniques and experimental designs.
• Support materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes, including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development.
• Support process and design improvements through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), lessons learned, and defect analysis.
• Provide equipment and process training to manufacturing operators.
• Support production with on‑site responsiveness to factory equipment, process, materials, and product problems.
• Develop and implement well‑controlled processes using data‑driven methods such as SPC and DOE and write shop process documentation.
• Execute new product builds typically with automated equipment, often requiring creative solutions for next‑generation product designs.
• Lead process improvement projects to improve factory productivity through new technologies, materials qualification, and capital equipment down‑selection.
• Communicate technical information effectively across functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience in thin film processes:
  Laser Drilling, Flying Prober, Nikon Measurement Systems, Dicing Equipment.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other design software.
• Experience working in multi‑disciplined engineering teams, resolving technical issues and root‑cause investigations.
• Preferred:
  Experience with ESI YAG laser, EDI CO2 laser, Hioki Flying Prober, Nikon NEXIV measurement system, ADT dicing equipment.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) experience.
• Technical writing experience for operator instructions, process and material qualification reports, vendor statements of work.
• Experience with material properties or automated equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint).

Relocation assistance is not available.

Salary range: $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, student scholarships, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs, depending on business unit and collective bargaining agreement.

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