Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, TX seeks a process engineer to support manufacturing operations and develop thin film processes such as PVD deposition, photolithography, plating, and etching. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize yields, resolve production challenges, and document processes for repeatable results.

The role emphasizes SPC-driven improvements, DOE studies, and hands-on work with automated equipment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in one or more Thin Film processes: Metal Deposition, Sputtering, Laser Drilling, Photolithography, Plating, and Wet Chemical Etching.
• Experience with automated equipment used in manufacturing.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and production support for thin film processes including PVD deposition, laser drilling, photolithography, plating, and etching.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations and process development from a materials perspective.
• Support process improvements using SPC techniques and DOE designs.
• Develop and execute new product builds with automated equipment and write shop process documentation.
• Participate in capital equipment down-selection and integration to meet business needs.
• Communicate technical information across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Automated manufacturing equipment

PVD/photolithography equipment

SPC software

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-07-13

Overview

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a highly skilled and motivated process engineer to support manufacturing operations and drive advancements in the thin film process area. This role is centered on manufacturing support and process development of custom multilayer products and processes, including thin film metal deposition, laser drill, photolithography, electroless/electroplating, and wet chemical etching. The manufacturing engineer will play a critical role in optimizing process yields, addressing production challenges, and ensuring product quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and production support for multiple thin film processes including PVD metal deposition, laser drilling, photolithography, electroplating, electroless plating, and wet chemical etching.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations and process development from a materials perspective, including failure analysis, and materials qualifications.
• Support process improvements activities utilizing statistical process control (SPC) techniques and experimental designs.
• Support materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes, including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development.
• Support process and design improvements through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), lessons learned, and defect analysis.
• Provide equipment and process training to manufacturing operators, ensuring alignment with materials and process requirements.
• Support production with on-site responsiveness to factory equipment, process, materials, and product problems. Factory production execution support includes developing and implementing well-controlled processes using data-driven methods such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) and writing shop process documentation.
• Develop and execute new product builds typically with automated equipment, often requiring creative solutions for next-generation product designs.
• Conduct process improvement projects to improve factory productivity through leveraging new technologies, investigating and qualifying new materials, and more.
• Participate in capital equipment down-selection and integration to meet current and future business needs.
• Effectively communicate technical information across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following Thin Film processes: Metal Deposition, Sputtering, Laser Drilling, Photolithography, Plating, and Wet Chemical Etching.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplined engineering team in resolving technical issues and root cause investigation.
• Experience with automated equipment used in manufacturing.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Process development and qualification experience.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical data analysis experience, Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques.
• Technical writing experience for operator instructions, process and/or material qualification reports, equipment vendor statement of work, etc.
• Experience with material properties or automated equipment.
• Experience with MS Office 365.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.