Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin • Orlando, FL • 2w ago

Description:

You will be the Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer Sr.

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We are seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in the Optical Components Center (OCC) to help develop many best-in-class products and solutions in our Missiles and Fire Control Business Area in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Be Doing

The Manufacturing Engineer position reports directly to the functional area manager in Orlando, FL within the OCC that focuses on the photolithography process and thin film coating of optics. We work with small-scale challenges that will make a significant impact to the customer. We design, develop, and support the production life-cycle of electromagnetic grids and thin film coatings for various optical systems. It is our responsibility to evaluate and measure the performance of the resulting grids and coatings. If you enjoy understanding how a production process influences an end product, fast-paced work environment and working on a wide range of equipment, this opportunity will be an exciting role for you!

The responsibilities include but not limited to:

Support manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis on photolithography and thin film coatings.

Define the parameters of equipment for the processes and define the maintenance items for supporting the equipment for product sustainment.

Perform characterization of the deposited coatings and analyze data.

Provide technical guidance to operators and effectively communicate the processes in work instructions. Develop and manage work instructions.

Apply lean manufacturing techniques and be expected to support as Team Leader of SIA/Kaizen events.

Investigate defective hardware and provide next steps to get the hardware back into production and implement corrective actions that will prevent defect from occurring.

Lead non-recurring efforts. This includes delegating tasks to other team members, expected to design and develop grid and/or coatings per engineering requirements.

Participate in research and development as a PI or task lead within a project with center focused scope.

Drive the adoption of new technologies (capital investments, automation, robotics) to improve efficiency and quality.

Design and procure tools that will improve processes and support the production of new lenses and windows.

This position is for second shift, Monday to Thursday (4/10A) or Tuesday to Friday (4/10B) - depends on business needs at the time of hiring.

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a senior engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of equipment, lead process improvement initiatives, and drive the adoption of new technologies. If you're passionate about understanding how production processes influence end products and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role is an exciting opportunity for you. You will be part of a talented team that values experimentation, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking. Apply now to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge optical systems!

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline from an accredited college.

Must have skills, experience and/or course work in one OR more of the following categories of manufacturing engineering:

Thin film
Coatings
Photolithography
Optics
Lasers
Mechanical design
Vacuum systems

Microsoft Office software experience.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

Breadth in skills, experience and/or course work across multiple disciplines of manufacturing engineering is strongly desired. Examples include but not limited to: writing/reviewing work instructions (or standard operating procedure manuals), data analytics, automation, mechanical design of equipment or supporting tools, maintaining the product lifecycle, and working in a clean room environment.

Candidates with thin film coating specialization will have skills and/or experience in the design, manufacturing (physical vapor deposition, ion beam sputtering, chemical vapor deposition), and metrology of optical thin film coatings.

Candidates with photolithography specialization will have skills and/or experience with semiconductor fabrication processes (wafer preparation, coating, exposure, development, and etching) and with photolithography equipment (steppers, scanners, and track system).

Previous experience in vacuum systems, physical vapor deposition, sputtering systems, and advanced plasma sources is a plus.

Previous experience or knowledge of a variety of analytical and metrology techniques including but not limited to spectrophotometry, ellipsometry, interferometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction.

Knowledge of process control techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and yield enhancement.

Demonstrated small team leadership skills. Ability to collaborate with other manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, operators, supervision, and electro-optical engineers to solve problems.

Troubleshooting skills and demonstrating the use of LSS tools is highly desired.

Having strong time management skills (ability to adjust priorities), ability to work independently, and able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams are critical skills to support on the floor production.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second

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