Manufacturing Engineer II

Job ID: 109673

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

As an Engineer II, the successful candidate will be responsible for design, development, modification, and analysis of semiconductor and packaging processes and products/devices. The role involves process troubleshooting as well as collaboration with other team members on new process development. The applicant shall have experience in several of the following areas: solvent clean and etch, plating, paints and coatings, adhesive selection, failure analysis, mechanical and optical dimensional measurements, interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, and familiarity with motion controls and vision systems.

Qualifications and Required Skills

Education: Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Ceramics Engineering field with 5+ years applicable engineering experience.

Designs, develops, analyzes, documents and supports testing of products, systems or subsystems

Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and develops designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

Specifies and evaluates supplier components, subsystems and services

Supports the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

Develops prototypes to retire key development risks

Communicates clearly with other company personnel and the customer as required

Ability to work independentl

Provides regular reporting of progress and status

Knowledge of solvent clean and wet etch applications

Supports and participates in technical activity

Able to work in Class 100 Clean Room

Job Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnoses problems with existing processes or products, and makes modifications or improvements as needed.

Compiles and evaluates process or product designs and test data

Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems, equipment, and sustaining activities for Infrared Detector packaging operations

Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes

Experience with semiconductor packaging practices and processes

Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems and/or subsystems

Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services

Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress.

Experience in chemical and physical properties testing to include failure analyses and techniques (e.g. SEM, Auger, FTIR)

Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret GD&T

Proficiency with electronic instruments and test equipment

Familiarity with analytical methods; ability to follow a DOE precisely and make sound decisions when deviations are identified

Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills

Knowledge of vacuum systems and principles

Experience with plating practices

Experience in solvent clean and wet etch practices

Experience/familiarity with digital cameras and microscopes

Experience with infrared imaging systems and opto-mechanical design

Structural and Thermal FEA modeling experience

Electronics packaging experience

Statistical Process Control

Remove if not applicable: 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.