Thin Film Operator Job at Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions in California

Overview

The Thin Film Operator will perform multiple operations including but not limited to photolithography, cleaning, laser drilling, and kitting of substrates. The role includes the use of machines, wet benches, microscopes, and hand tools to perform operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform photolithography steps, including spray coating, aligning, and operating wet benches to clean, develop, and etch Thin Film wafers.
• Perform cleaning and deburring of Thin Film substrates. Deburring includes using sandpaper, brushes, and hand tools to clean substrate surfaces and edges.
• Perform laser drilling of substrates.
• Perform kitting of substrates using vacuum wands and tweezers.
• Perform other tasks based on supervisor request.
• Inspections and certain steps are performed under a microscope.
• Maintain logs, fill out operation sheets, and input data into databases.
• Understand and follow assembly drawings, written, and verbal work instructions.
• Do basic math and apply it to specifications.
• Identify and communicate when substrates and processes do not meet specifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

Salary Range : $22.00 - $26.00 hourly (Level II). Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

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. Job Posting Date : September 16, 2025.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include :

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.

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