Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Senior - Thin Films

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized Medical

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace seeks a Process Engineer with expertise in ion-beam deposition for optical films and proficiency in substrate cleaning and thin film characterization. The role involves developing scalable deposition processes, implementing cleaning steps, and collaborating with Design Engineering and Operations to resolve production challenges.

Requirements include advanced engineering degrees and hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, SPC/DOE, and robust data-driven process

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale thin film deposition processes for high-volume production.
• Develop, implement, and optimize substrate cleaning processes.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations to implement processes and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Analyze in-process data to determine process adjustments.
• Drive defect reduction and uniformity improvements through systematic process improvements.
• Perform yield and performance data analysis to monitor process capability and product health trends.
• Define process input requirements for new deposition equipment, including settings, maintenance, materials, and operating limits.

Job description

The Thin Films Organization (TFO) is seeking a Process Engineer with expertise in ion-beam deposition for Optical films. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in substrate cleaning processes and thin film characterization methods.

Responsibilities

• Development, optimization, and manufacturability of thin film deposition processes in high-volume production.
• Developing, implementing, and optimizing substrate cleaning processes.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations organizations for process implementation and resolution of manufacturing challenges.
• Analyze and interpret in-process data to determine process adjustments.
• Drive defect reduction and uniformity improvements through systematic process improvements.
• Perform yield and performance data analysis to monitor process capability, product health trends and drive yield improvements.
• Develop and define process input requirements for new deposition equipment including specific settings, maintenance, material requirements, and operating conditions and limits.

Qualifications

MUST HAVE:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical/ Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a STEM related field
• 3+ years experience or Advanced degree in Engineering discipline
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Demonstrated experience in thin film characterization
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Design of experiments (DOE)

WE VALUE

• Fundamental knowledge of material properties and manufacturing methods of Multilayered oxide films, ideally in the context for use in optic components
• Demonstrated Surface Chemistry/Interactions of substrate and dielectric thin films in plasma environments relevant to
• Strongly preferred experience in failure analysis of materials
• Ability to balance priorities in daily tasks and strategic projects.
• Hands on work ethic. Initiative and ownership of responsibilities and actions.
• Ability to partner and collaborate well with team members across functions.
• Conveying information with clarity and directness, ensuring the message is understood across diverse teams.
• Root Cause Corrective Action / Lean / Six Sigma
• Product or process engineering experience in high volume manufacturing

The annual base salary range for this position is $102,000 - $127,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

With In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell Aerospace Benefits

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 7/7/2026

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.