Manufacturing Engineer

Intel Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance the photolithography and thin film coating processes at their Optical Components Center. This role involves supporting manufacturing operations, performing critical spectral measurements, and applying lean manufacturing techniques to drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their skills in materials science and engineering to contribute to innovative optical solutions. With opportunities for training and development, this position promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic field, making a significant impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Work/Life Balance Opportunities

Career Development

Mentorship

Rewards & Recognition

Community Volunteer Work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or science fields.
• Experience in thin film, coatings, and photolithography processes.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes for optics and perform spectral measurements.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Thin Film Coatings

Photolithography

Materials Characterization

Data Analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials Science

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physics

Tools

Vacuum Systems

PVD

Sputtering

SEM

X-ray Diffraction

Job description

Lockheed Martin applies its passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. The company offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, 401k, paid time off, work/life balance opportunities, career development, mentorship, and rewards & recognition. Employees also participate in community volunteer work, contributing over 850,000 hours annually.

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer – Optical Components Center (OCC)

Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) Business Area in Orlando, FL, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Optical Components Center (OCC). This role focuses on the photolithography process and thin film coating of optics, contributing to the development of best-in-class products and solutions. The position reports to the functional area manager within the OCC.

Responsibilities:

1. Support manufacturing processes for optics.
2. Perform spectral measurements.
3. Provide technical guidance to operators.
4. Apply lean manufacturing techniques.
5. Investigate failures and lead non-recurring efforts.
6. Participate in research and development.
7. Drive the adoption of new technologies (capital investments, automation, robotics) to improve efficiency and quality.

This environment involves small-scale challenges with significant customer impact. The work includes designing, developing, and supporting the production lifecycle of electromagnetic grids and thin film coatings for optical systems, and evaluating/measuring their performance. The ideal candidate enjoys understanding how production processes influence end products and is eager to learn new skills. Training opportunities are available.

The position is a second shift role (Tuesday-Friday, 4/10 schedule). US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance are mandatory.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline from an accredited college.
• Skills, experience, and/or coursework in one or more of the following: thin film, coatings, photolithography, vacuum systems, materials characterization.
• Microsoft Office software experience.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Experience across multiple manufacturing engineering disciplines (e.g., writing/reviewing work instructions, data analytics, automation, product lifecycle management).
• For thin film coating: design, manufacturing (physical vapor deposition, ion beam sputtering, chemical vapor deposition), and metrology of optical thin film coatings.
• For photolithography: semiconductor fabrication processes (wafer preparation, coating, exposure, development, etching) and equipment (steppers, scanners, track systems).
• Experience with vacuum systems, PVD, sputtering, and plasma sources.
• Experience with analytical and metrology techniques (spectrophotometry, ellipsometry, interferometry, SEM, X-ray diffraction).
• Knowledge of process control techniques (SPC, control charts, yield enhancement).
• Small team leadership skills.
• Effective collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and electro-optical teams.
• Strong time management, independence, and cross-functional communication skills.