Production Engineer I: Photolithography & Yield Optimizer

Socket.dev; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Production Engineer I. You will own Photolithography process modules and drive improvements in yield, safety, and throughput on solar cell and silicon-based production lines.

You'll work with Operators, Maintenance, and R&D to deliver high-impact results, backed by a Bachelor's in engineering and strong data analysis. This on-site role emphasizes ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Data-driven with ownership of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in semiconductor lithography or similar fab environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining activities to maximize yield and productivity across litho work centers.
• Collaborate with Operations/Eqp. Maintenance/R&D to drive project success.
• Own Photolithography process modules, address defects, and train operators.
• Plan experiments to improve safety, yield, reliability and throughput.
• Scope and procure new equipment and processes for expansion.

Skills

Photolithography

Metrology

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Photolithography systems

JMP

SQL

Job description

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Production Engineer I. You will own Photolithography process modules and drive improvements in yield, safety, and throughput on solar cell and silicon-based production lines.

You'll work with Operators, Maintenance, and R&D to deliver high-impact results, backed by a Bachelor's in engineering and strong data analysis. This on-site role emphasizes ownership and cross-functional collaboration.