R2R Thin-Film Deposition Engineer

Medium; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Space is hiring a materials engineer at our Arlington, TX site to operate and optimize thin-film deposition in roll-to-roll vacuum systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to produce scalable, manufacturable thin-film products for space-based IoT and satellite applications.

Ideal candidates hold an MS in a related field or equivalent industry experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MS in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or BS with significant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in thin-film vacuum deposition.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability for complex vacuum deposition equipment.
• Experience with vacuum systems, gauges, valves, and control methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary manufacturing and R&D environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate, and maintain co-evaporation or sputter equipment for thin-film deposition in roll-to-roll vacuum systems.
• Support modification and repair of large-area R2R vacuum deposition equipment, including vacuum sensors and pressure gauges, pumps and valves.
• Rebuild and install deposition sources with complex mechanical parts and electrical connections.
• Diagnose problems from mechanical assemblies, process characteristics, and diagnostics.
• Monitor deposition rates, substrate temperature, vacuum conditions, and web speed; adjust setpoints as needed.
• Troubleshoot deviations related to composition, uniformity, adhesion, and device performance.
• Collaborate with device and backend teams to ensure deposition processes integrate with lamination and module assembly.
• Support scale-up from lab/pilot to high-volume production.
• Develop and document process recipes, procedures, and control limits.
• Support performance improvement initiatives targeting efficiency, yield, and reproducibility.

Skills

Thin-film deposition

Vacuum systems

Troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

MS in Materials Science

BS with relevant experience

Tools

PVD systems (co-evaporation, sputter)

Vacuum gauges

PLC controlled equipment

Job description

E-Space is hiring a materials engineer at our Arlington, TX site to operate and optimize thin-film deposition in roll-to-roll vacuum systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to produce scalable, manufacturable thin-film products for space-based IoT and satellite applications.

Ideal candidates hold an MS in a related field or equivalent industry experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.