Thin Film Process Engineer - PVD & Photolithography

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly skilled manufacturing process engineer to support and develop thin film production, including PVD metal deposition, drilling, photolithography, and plating. You will partner with design, process, and test teams to optimize yields and ensure product quality in a fast-paced APC environment.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, cross-functional communication, and implementation of data-driven methods such as SPC and DOE to meet production goals and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in Thin Film processes: Metal Deposition, Sputtering, Laser Drilling, Photolithography, Plating, 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

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
• Support process improvements activities utilizing SPC techniques and experimental designs
• Support materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes, including qualification and testing
• Support process/design improvements through RCCA, lessons learned, and defect analysis
• Provide equipment and process training to manufacturing operators
• Develop and execute new product builds with automated equipment
• Drive process improvements to boost factory productivity and qualify new materials
• Capital equipment down-selection and integration to meet business needs

Skills

Thin film knowledge

Automated equipment experience

US citizenship required

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

PVD deposition

Laser drilling

Photolithography

Plating

Wet etching

Job description

RTX is seeking a highly skilled manufacturing process engineer to support and develop thin film production, including PVD metal deposition, drilling, photolithography, and plating. You will partner with design, process, and test teams to optimize yields and ensure product quality in a fast-paced APC environment.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, cross-functional communication, and implementation of data-driven methods such as SPC and DOE to meet production goals and drive continuous