Lead Thin‑Film X‑ray Window Scientist

Moxtek; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moxtek in Orem, UT is seeking a Development engineer to advance X-ray Windows based on stacks of thin films and supporting structures. You will own process improvements for PVD/CVD, collaborate with production, and lead key projects from design to deployment.

The role focuses on innovation in thin coatings, DFAs, and MEMS-like membranes, with hands-on lab work and documentation of results for product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in materials science or equivalent; GPA 3.0–4.0 for recent graduates.
• Laboratory equipment experience and experimental setups.
• Basic understanding of X-ray generation and detection is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with PVD and CVD equipment is a plus.
• Must have US work authorization and not require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects: plan, schedule, and coordinate initiatives.
• Develop and test thin film coatings and membranes for X-ray Windows.
• Collaborate with production and process engineering on new designs.
• Design for manufacturability (DFM) and knowledge transfer to operations.
• Document new production processes and train engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Conduct empirical testing and design of experiments; write technical reports.
• Hands-on laboratory work and component/tool selection.

Skills

Thin film deposition

PVD/CVD/ALD

Vacuum equipment

Lithography

Process development

Design for manufacturability

Laboratory work

Project leadership

Experiment design

Root cause analysis

Communication in English

Education

PhD or MS in materials science

Tools

PVD

CVD

ALD

Job description

Moxtek in Orem, UT is seeking a Development engineer to advance X-ray Windows based on stacks of thin films and supporting structures. You will own process improvements for PVD/CVD, collaborate with production, and lead key projects from design to deployment.

The role focuses on innovation in thin coatings, DFAs, and MEMS-like membranes, with hands-on lab work and documentation of results for product roadmaps.