Process Development Engineer

Varex Imaging Corporation
medical insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Mar 06, 2025
To apply to a Varex Imaging position, please create an account and sign-in. CURRENT VAREX IMAGING EMPLOYEES: Please apply by logging into your internal Workday Account. SummaryThin Film Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring, sustaining, and hands-on support of day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes using PVD and E-beam techniques, including providing technical support to ensure process reliability; verifying process robustness with characterization of process latitudes through experimentation; improving the efficiency of deposition; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; and improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization. This is a manufacturing position not a research position. Job Description Essential Functions Monitors, sustains, and hands on support of day-to-day thin film manufacturing processes, programs, and activities for Cesium Iodide:Thallium Iodide scintillator deposition using various PVD tools and Aluminum deposition using EBPVD Troubleshooting of vacuum and deposition equipment Statistical characterization of data populations Understanding controllers, data monitoring and programming them Ensures process reliability by providing technical support to operators, technicians, and other engineers Runs qualification of processes for manufacturing Improves the efficiency of deposition processes analyzing data, conducting experiments, and researching alternative methods which reduce scrap Designs and conducts advanced experiments to verify process robustness with characterization of process latitudes Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost, reduce cycle time, and improve operational efficiency Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required Performs other duties of a similar nature or level Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical or Physics and/or equivalent relevant experience Preferred: Master's Eight years of hands-on experience working in thin film fabrication optical or semiconductor industry in manufacturing or process engineering role. Preferred: Cesium Iodide: Thallium Iodide scintillator experience, Optical Thin Film coatings Strong experience using PVD/EBPVD and other thin film deposition techniques or processes. Analytical skills in SEM characterization and defect/failure analysis. Experience in deposition tool specification and development. Experience with production software such as SAP/MES. Documentation experience with writing work instructions, verification/validation reports and standard operating procedures. Hands on experience in SPC and Design of Experiments (DOE). Hands on experience with automated vacuum control systems from vendors such as Evatec, Balzers, Leybold, DynaVac, SCS and Vacuum Process Technologies Experience working in cleanrooms with willingness to wear PAPR equipment as needed. Directions (HR Manager- review job requirements and edit as necessary)- delete italics words as to be used only as a guide. Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. Medium duty work that will occasionally require employee to lift/move up to 25lbs. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally. Reaching above the shoulder occasionally. Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally 1-33%. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities. Work environments include exposure to chemicals, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Occasional travel to vendor and/or other Varex sites. Valid driver's license. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Work Shift: First Shift Pay Rate Type: Salary Benefits and Perks Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful. Medical Insurance Dental/Vision 10 Paid Holidays PTO Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401K match Paid Parental Leave Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Competitive Pay Flexible Schedules Variety of Shift Options Free Safety Shoes Friendly Work Environment On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym Free Coffee and Soda Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Discounts EV Charging Stations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.