Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Thin Films

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

FSAs/HSA

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace seeks a Process Engineer for ion-beam deposition of optical thin films, with strong substrate cleaning and thin-film characterization expertise.

You will develop, optimize, and scale deposition processes for high-volume production; collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations; analyze in-process data to drive yield, uniformity, and flaw reduction; and specify requirements for new deposition equipment.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an MS or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, or a STEM field.
• Minimum of 3+ years in an engineering discipline or advanced degree.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and thin-film characterization.
• Familiarity with SPC and DOE methodologies.

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 for process implementation.
• Analyze in-process data to determine process adjustments.
• Drive defect reduction, uniformity improvements, and yield enhancements.
• Perform yield and performance data analysis to monitor process capability and health trends.
• Define process input requirements for new deposition equipment and settings.

Skills

Ion-beam deposition

Thin film characterization

Cleanroom experience

Statistical process control (SPC)

Design of experiments (DOE)

Process optimization

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering/Materials Science or STEM field

Tools

SPC

DOE

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

About Honeywell Aerospace

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

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. Job Posting date: 10/21/2026.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

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.