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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Metals Deposition Engineer to support thin-film research and development work in an on-site cleanroom environment. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to become a subject-matter expert in metal thin-film deposition and related processes.

• Operate and maintain high-vacuum metal deposition equipment (e-beam evaporation, magnetron sputtering).
• Develop and optimize deposition process recipes for metals and metal stacks.
• Use analytical metrology tools (SEM, profilometry) to characterize films and support process improvements.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and repair laboratory and semiconductor equipment.
• Support secondary cleanroom processes including photolithography and wafer dicing.
• Manage inventory tracking and perform weekly environmental hazardous waste inspections.
• Document procedures, maintain process logs, and collaborate with research teams to meet project goals.
• Support safe cleanroom operations and follow all facility protocols.

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Qualifications

Required (must-haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (entry-level).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Prior cleanroom or laboratory experience (hands-on).
• Familiarity with e-beam evaporation, magnetron sputtering, or other thin-film deposition methods.
• Experience with SEM, profilometry, or other surface/metrology tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

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Work Environment & Logistics

• Location: On-site at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) facility, Wright-Patterson AFB area — Bellbrook, OH.
• Travel: Minimal (0–20%).
• Hours: Standard full-time schedule; on-site cleanroom shifts may apply.
• This role requires adherence to facility safety and cleanroom protocols.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $62,380 per year (estimated).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, disability coverage, and professional development — actual benefits provided by Confidential Client and may vary.

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Preferred Skills & Tools (Keywords)

• Thin-film deposition (metal vapor deposition)
• E-beam evaporation
• Magnetron sputtering
• Cleanroom operations / photolithography
• SEM and profilometry
• Entry-level materials engineer; security clearance (DoD Secret)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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