What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Senior - Thin Films position at Honeywell Aerospace?
Job Description
The Thin Films Organization (TFO) is seeking a Process Engineer with expertise in ion-beam deposition for Optical films. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in substrate cleaning processes and thin film characterization methods.
Responsibilities
MUST HAVE:
With In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell Aerospace Benefits
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 7/7/2026
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
The Thin Films Organization (TFO) is seeking a Process Engineer with expertise in ion-beam deposition for Optical films. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in substrate cleaning processes and thin film characterization methods.
Responsibilities
- Development, optimization, and manufacturability of thin film deposition processes in high-volume production.
- Developing, implementing, and optimizing substrate cleaning processes.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations organizations for process implementation and resolution of manufacturing challenges.
- Analyze and interpret in-process data to determine process adjustments.
- Drive defect reduction and uniformity improvements through systematic process improvements.
- Perform yield and performance data analysis to monitor process capability, product health trends and drive yield improvements.
- Develop and define process input requirements for new deposition equipment including specific settings, maintenance, material requirements, and operating conditions and limits.
MUST HAVE:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical/ Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a STEM related field
- 3 years experience or Advanced degree in Engineering discipline
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
- Demonstrated experience in thin film characterization
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Design of experiments (DOE)
- Fundamental knowledge of material properties and manufacturing methods of Multilayered oxide films, ideally in the context for use in optic components
- Demonstrated Surface Chemistry/Interactions of substrate and dielectric thin films in plasma environments relevant to
- Strongly preferred experience in failure analysis of materials
- Ability to balance priorities in daily tasks and strategic projects.
- Hands on work ethic. Initiative and ownership of responsibilities and actions.
- Ability to partner and collaborate well with team members across functions.
- Conveying information with clarity and directness, ensuring the message is understood across diverse teams.
- Root Cause Corrective Action / Lean / Six Sigma
- Product or process engineering experience in high volume manufacturing
With In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell Aerospace Benefits
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 7/7/2026
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Salary : $102,000 - $127,000