Thin Film & Etch Engineering Manager

3D Glass Solutions, Inc-; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Glass Solutions, Inc- is seeking an Engineering Group Leader to provide technical expertise and sustaining support for manufacturing and R&D. You will lead a team of 5–10 engineers and drive process improvements using disciplined problem‑solving and design of experiments.

The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems, improving quality, yields, and production rates while reducing costs. Strong data communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment (Etch and Thin Films).
• US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident, or ability to meet contract-specific licensure requirements for ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing.
• Manage a group of engineers, 5-10 people in size.
• Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems through disciplined problem‑solving methodology and design of experiments.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving quality, yields, production rates, efficiencies, and reducing costs.
• Develop innovative solutions and incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Improve process capability metrics (Cp, Cpk) and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Collect, record, and document data and effectively communicate results with presentations and reporting that summarize key results and support effective decision making.
• Provide suggestions during incident investigations and advise on corrective actions.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Plan and establish a sequence of operations to produce the product and to promote efficient utilisation of resources.
• Implement a process to qualify manufacturing tool stations and operations prior to committing to product.
• Implement a process to qualify technical personnel on manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Develop tool maintenance procedures and troubleshoot toolset issues.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Position Summary

The Engineering Group Leader must provide technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing and R&D. Evaluates and improves processes in manufacturing systems through disciplined problem‑solving methodology and design of experiments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing.
• Manage a group of engineers, 5-10 people in size.
• Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems through disciplined problem‑solving methodology and design of experiments.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving quality, yields, production rates, efficiencies, and reducing costs.
• Develop innovative solutions and incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Improve process capability metrics (Cp, Cpk) and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Collect, record, and document data and effectively communicate results with presentations and reporting that summarize key results and support effective decision making.
• Provide suggestions during incident investigations and advise on corrective actions.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Plan and establish a sequence of operations to produce the product and to promote efficient utilisation of resources.
• Implement a process to qualify manufacturing tool stations and operations prior to committing to product.
• Implement a process to qualify technical personnel on manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Develop tool maintenance procedures and troubleshoot toolset issues.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, specifically in Etch and Thin films. Other areas such as photolithography and/or grind/polish production experience is a plus.
• This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information, and employees in these roles will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident, or the ability to meet contract‑specific licensure requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• People management or program leader experience.
• Experience with providing technical expertise and sustaining support related to manufacturing.
• Must be able to lead teams and projects effectively.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Ability to solve technical problems both independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of process improvement strategies.

Physical/Working Requirements

• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day (where applicable).
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

Behavioral Traits

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey quality standards, expectations, and feedback clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• A willingness to adjust to changing circumstances, processes, or technologies for continuous improvement in dynamic environments.
• The ability to work well with others, fostering a cooperative atmosphere, driving data management initiatives, and engaging all levels of the organization.