Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer/ Entry-Level

Job Description

You will be the Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, working in the Optical Components Center (OCC) in Orlando, FL. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting the production life‑cycle of electromagnetic grids and thin film coatings for various optical systems, and we're looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

This position is for first shift, Tuesday to Friday (4/10B)

What You Will Be Doing

As the Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis on photolithography and/or thin film coatings. You will design and develop optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows, and define the parameters of equipment for the processes. You will also perform characterization of the deposited coatings and analyze data, and provide technical guidance to operators.

• Supporting manufacturing processes of optics, with an emphasis on photolithography and/or thin film coatings

• Designing and developing optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows

• Defining the parameters of equipment for the processes and defining maintenance items for supporting the equipment

• Performing characterization of the deposited coatings and analyzing data

• Providing technical guidance to operators and developing and managing work instructions

• Investigating defective hardware and implementing corrective actions to prevent defects from occurring

• Driving the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and quality

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

• Design and develop the optical coatings to be deposited on lenses and windows.

• 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.

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

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

Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Photolithography/Thin Film Coating Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a talented and innovative engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on small‑scale challenges that make a significant impact to the customer. If you're passionate about photolithography and thin film coating, and have experience in manufacturing engineering, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and develop your skills in a fast‑paced and supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

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).

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

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.