Biolyst Scientific · 8 hours ago
Process Engineer
Morgantown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBiolyst Scientific is seeking an experienced Thermal Evaporation Process Engineer to own and continuously improve thermal evaporation processes within their C-Flat operations. The role involves developing, characterizing, optimizing, and sustaining high-quality Carbon thin-film deposition processes for production, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve performance targets.
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Responsibilities
Serve as process owner for thermal evaporation tools (resistive gun deposition and sputtering), including recipe development, parameter optimization (source temperature, deposition rate, vacuum level, source-to-substrate geometry, etc.), and qualification of new materials/evaporation sources
Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to characterize film properties (thickness uniformity, adhesion, and establish process windows
Develop and document detailed process specifications, Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and FMEA documentation
Perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, and qualification of new evaporation systems or sources
Partner with R&D, product development, quality, and production teams to transfer new processes from development to high-volume manufacturing
Perform hands-on operation and troubleshooting of high-vacuum thermal evaporation chambers (cryo-pumped or turbo-pumped systems)
Drive continuous improvement projects targeting film quality, deposition rate, material utilization, cycle time, defect reduction, and cost of ownership
Support yield enhancement, cost reduction, and new product introduction initiatives
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards in a cleanroom/production environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
3–8+ years of hands-on experience with thermal evaporation processes (resistive heating and/or Sputtering) in a production, pilot, or R&D setting
Strong understanding of vacuum technology, deposition kinetics, material evaporation behavior, and factors affecting film quality (uniformity, stoichiometry, defects)
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods (JMP, Minitab, Python/R, or similar)
Demonstrated problem-solving skills using structured methodologies (8D, fishbone, 5-Why, DOE)
Strong hands-on aptitude in cleanroom/vacuum environments
Excellent analytical, experimental design, and data interpretation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and communication skills (written reports, presentations, work instructions)
Commitment to safety and quality standards
Preferred
Familiarity with complementary thin-film technologies (sputtering, ALD, CVD, IBS) — a plus
Knowledge of semiconductor, optical thin films, OLED/LED, photovoltaics, or MEMS fabrication environments
Experience qualifying new evaporation materials/sources
Prior equipment ownership or process transfer experience in high-volume manufacturing
Company
Biolyst Scientific
Biolyst Scientific is a company focused on advancing scientific research and innovation, particularly in microscopy and diagnostics.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase