Microfabrication Engineer II (REF1618N)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter. 

Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During our 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description

A semiconductor technician able to run loosely defined processes that have undergone Proof of Concept in order to provide feedback to process and design engineers. This position is a hands-on position in the lab, but also involves a good portion of time working with other engineers to improve processes, collect and report data, discuss failures and possible design and/or process changes. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity as part of a project team. Works under only general direction. Independent judgment and ingenuity are used to develop solutions. Seeks input from more senior staff for unusual challenges.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and understand process documents attached to the company’s products.
• Produce prototypes to flesh out new processes and document the process for verification
• Review experiments Engineering, execute and write up data set
• Able to Run Most of the Following Processes (for R&D Support and Manufacturing Support)
  • Deposition and Evaporation processes common to the semiconductor field
  • Dry and Wet Etching on semiconductor wafer materials
  • Various Masking processes
  • SEM, AFM, Ellipsometry, Particulate analysis and metrology
• Experience or familiarity with the following machines and their value add: Ultra-High Vacuum Systems, 3D Printing, PECVD, Sputter, other Deposition machines (ALD), Mask Aligners, Dicing, Bonding, general cleanroom environments

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors in EE, ME, Physics, or related Engineering equivalent; or EET with 2 plus years semiconductor experience.
• Preferred – Bachelors in Nanoengineering, Masters in STEM   

Experience/Skills Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• 2+ years minimum experience in the MEMs, Micro/Nano Fabrication or Semiconductor field.
• Good understanding of optical imaging systems, RF module integration & test, and other engineering disciplines (electronics, test, mechanics, FEA, thermal, safety)
• Excellent communication skills with multi-disciplinary engineering team and government customers
• Proficient written (reports, proposals, white papers) and verbal skills (technical presentations)

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in the design and development of visible light cameras
• Experience in Silicon molding/assembly
• Experience with integration & testing of Electro-Optical imaging systems
• Experience working within the defense industry and delivering solutions to the appropriate standards

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential ac