Job ID: 110647
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.
Job Summary
DRS Infrared Sensors and Systems in Dallas, Texas specializes as a worldwide leader in thermal imagery and sensory solutions for commercial and military applications.
We are looking to add a new member to our Focal Plane Array team to help provide the vision and technical expertise necessary to drive our development and improvement activities needed to lead the industry in product capability and manufacturability. We are looking for someone who can develop and/or improve Metrology processes relating to processing FPA wafers and who will consistently drive to push our processing technology and manufacturability beyond its current capability.
Job Responsibilities
Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize yield, increase capacity, and reduce cycle time.
Provide the vision for the future of process development/improvement activities needed to lead in product capability and manufacturability in the metrology area.
Lead and complete projects on schedule and budget
Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Establish and maintain metrics to validate material quality at various stages in the process flow
Design, develop, and document new or improved processes and equipment
Analyze and disposition non-conforming material or processes
Able to effectively manage and balance production requirements and development activities.
Interact with management, peers, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate technical activities and progress reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship is required due to ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance as needed.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent of education and experience in relevant discipline such as Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering,Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry.
Experience: 2+ years experience with Metrology
Hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication tools and processes with particular knowledge and experience with metrology tools ranging from thin-film characterization tools (dielectrics and metals) to FTIR to SEM/TEM.
Understand the physics and operational modes behind various metrology tools and processes, including the assumptions and applicability of various characterization models, the ability to create new recipes, and the capabilities and limitations of various metrology techniques.
Ability to understand and analyze data related to semiconductor device performance.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Organizational skills and the ability to document and communicate plans, experiments, progress, and results.
Willingness to spend extended periods of time in manufacturing areas or cleanrooms
Desired
Experience with optical characterization tools such as a Nanospec and spectroscopic ellipsometry.
Understanding of the physics behind measuring thin film optical constants, absorption/reflectance measurements, sheet resistivity, and other thin film material properties.
Programming and data query experience is a plus
Strong foundation in semiconductors and solid state physics
Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, and formal problem solving methods such as DMAIC
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.