Senior PVD Equipment Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create and develop PVD equipment and subsystems with a focus on magnetic sputtering and magnetron configurations.

• Guide architectural decisions for equipment, including vacuum systems, gas and power delivery, magnetron design, and target assemblies.

• Supervise the construction, installation, commissioning, and qualification of sputtering tools.

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues related to plasma stability, film uniformity, arcing, target wear, and non-uniform magnetic fields.

• Assist sputtering processes for both magnetic and non-magnetic materials within R&D and manufacturing settings.

• Work collaboratively with process, materials, and operations teams to enhance tool performance and reliability.

• Create and uphold equipment documentation and preventative maintenance protocols.

• Recognize and execute opportunities for continuous improvement and equipment enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

• Significant hands-on experience in designing, constructing, and troubleshooting magnetron sputtering tools.

• Strong practical understanding of PVD sputtering processes.

• Direct experience with sputtering of magnetic materials is highly preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of vacuum systems, plasma physics, RF/DC power supplies, and magnetic field design.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Capacity to work independently and lead complex technical projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work schedule and work-from-home options.