Sr Process Engineer at Magic Leap

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>A new paradigm of computing</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills while helping make our technology available to millions of people as a partner in the AR ecosystem.&nbsp; We know that successful change and progress accelerates diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.</span></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As a Senior Process Engineer on the Eyepiece Process R&amp;D team, you will lead the development and optimization of nanoimprint lithography (JFIL) processes critical to next-generation augmented reality displays. You will own process development from early-stage experimentation through transfer into manufacturing, ensuring scalability, repeatability, and yield performance.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This role is highly hands-on and sits at the intersection of R&amp;D and production. You will work with advanced lithography equipment, develop and qualify new processes, and collaborate cross-functionally to bring cutting-edge light-field technology into production.&nbsp;Success in this role requires deep process expertise, strong experimental rigor, and the ability to translate R&amp;D breakthroughs into robust manufacturing solutions.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Location</strong><strong>:</strong> This position requires being fully on-site at our Austin, TX facility, to ensure seamless collaboration and hands-on support for daily operations.&nbsp;Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you’ll do</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Own the development and optimization of nanoimprint lithography (JFIL) processes for eyepiece fabrication</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Design and execute experiments (DOE) to improve process performance, yield, and defectivity</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced lithography and metrology equipment in a cleanroom environment</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop characterization methods and workflows to evaluate thickness, roughness, feature dimensions, transmission, and defectivity</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Analyze process data and build diagnostic frameworks (JMP, Python, or similar) to monitor process health and drive improvements</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Improve defect inspection and imaging systems through internal development and vendor collaboration</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Partner with manufacturing teams to transfer processes into high-volume production and support ramp</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate, select, and bring up new tools, materials, and process technologies</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Create and maintain process documentation, specifications, and technical reports</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally with R&amp;D, manufacturing, and external partners in a fast-paced environment</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>The experience you bring</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5+ years of relevant industry experience in nanoimprint lithography, semiconductor processing, nanofabrication, or related field</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">BS or MS in physics, chemistry, engineering, or related field, or PhD in a relevant discipline</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience owning process development and optimization in an R&amp;D and/or manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hands-on experience designing and executing DOEs and driving yield improvement</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with complex process and metrology equipment in a cleanroom environment</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong data analysis skills and experience with statistical tools (JMP, Python, or similar)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of nanofabrication processes (lithography, etching, deposition, bonding, cleaning)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to translate experimental results into actionable process improvements</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>It’s exciting if you also have</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Direct experience with nanoimprint lithography (JFIL or NIL)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience scaling processes from R&amp;D to high-volume manufacturing</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with optical or photonic device fabrication, including waveguides</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with advanced metrology techniques (SEM, TEM, optical inspection, profilometry, ellipsometry)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with process control systems (FDC), automation, or data pipelines</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Background in semiconductor, optics, AR/VR, or advanced consumer hardware manufacturing</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Occasional travel required, including two trips to Plantation, FL per year</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Approximately 5% total travel for business needs</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All legitimate Magic Leap email communications will end with "@<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://magicleap.com/" target="_blank">magicleap.com</a>". Please carefully review all emails you receive, to ensure you only engage with legitimate representatives of Magic Leap. For the protection of your Personal Information, do not click any links, open any attachments, or further engage with any suspicious communications. In the event you receive an unexpected or suspicious communication claiming to come from Magic Leap, please reach out directly to <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a> for assistance.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Accommodations</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing <strong><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></strong>. 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