Senior PVD Equipment Engineer

Senior PVD Equipment Engineer Company Overview Vital Materials is a global technology organization with operations in over 20 countries, providing advanced materials, products, and solutions across markets including semiconductors, optics, consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, and energy-related applications. The company is committed to enabling next-generation technologies through materials science and process innovation. Job Summary The Senior PVD Equipment Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for the design, development, build, and troubleshooting of physical vapor deposition (PVD) equipment, with a strong emphasis on magnetron sputtering systems. This position supports R&D, pilot-scale, and manufacturing operations, particularly for thin-film deposition of magnetic materials. Responsibilities Design and develop PVD equipment and subsystems with emphasis on magnetic sputtering and magnetron configurations. Lead equipment architecture decisions including vacuum systems, gas and power delivery, magnetron design, and target assemblies. Oversee build, installation, commissioning, and qualification of sputtering tools. Diagnose and resolve equipment issues related to plasma stability, film uniformity, arcing, target wear, and magnetic field non-uniformity. Support sputtering processes for magnetic and non-magnetic materials in R&D and manufacturing environments. Collaborate with process, materials, and operations teams to optimize tool performance and