Principal Photolithography Engineer

Position SummaryDRS 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 Photolithography processes relating to processing FPA wafers and who will consistently drive to push our processing technology and manufacturability beyond its current capability.Basic Qualifications and Required SkillsBachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field with 8+ years progressively complex engineering experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experienceExperience with a variety of Photolithography equipment and processesStrong knowledge and experience with programming and operation ASML SteppersExperience with process control and development using Positive Photo resistAbility to obtain a U.S. government security clearanceDesired Skills and ExperienceStrong knowledge base of processes used to mount die/bars to wafersStrong knowledge and experience with programming and operation TEL Mark 8 coat develop systems a plusKnowledge of and experience with DSW Steppers a plusExperience with process control and development using Negative Photo resist a plusExperience coating resist over high topographies a plusExperience with antireflective coating, contrast enhancement material, etc. a plusExperience with and understanding of the proper implementation and use of statistical process control techniquesExperience with data collection and databasesOrganizational skills and the ability to document and communicate plans, experiments, progress, and resultsAbility to write Operation Specifications for Equipment and Processes in a clear and concise mannerSelf motivated and focused on developing and successfully implementing the team's vision and goalsJob Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide the vision for the future of process development/improvement activities needed to lead in product capability and manufacturability in the photolithography areaSustain and improve current and develop new processes in the photolithography areaConsistently drive our processing technology beyond its current capabilities and robustnessLead and complete projects on schedule and budgetProvide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnelMentor less experienced engineers in Photolithography processingAnalyze complex technical problems and recommend corrective actionsSupport, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organizationOther duties as assignedU.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.

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