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Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Production Technician I, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Production Technician I at MetOx operates specialized equipment to manufacture, process, and package high-quality products in a clean, climate-controlled, high-tech environment. The Production Technician I uses advanced control systems to select recipes, monitor processes, and operate automated machines. Additionally, they develop skills to minimize equipment disruptions and provide insightful input to engineers for next-generation equipment design improvements. 

Night Shift hours are 4:00 pm to 4:00 am four days a week.

Key Responsibilities: 

Production 

• Operates specialized equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures under supervision 

• Implements safe work practices and participates in a proactive safety culture to ensure the safety of employees, the public, and the environment 

• Completes training requirements and obtains certifications for assigned equipment 

• Conducts regular inspections of facility area and equipment 

• Maintains clean and organized work areas by using 5S methodology 

• Performs minor facility repairs and empties trash as needed 

• Performs basic maintenance activities according to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) schedules 

• Works flexible hours and schedules to achieve manufacturing objectives 

• Assists in receiving goods, including gas cylinders and dewar deliveries 

• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED and technical course work 

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing environment or mechanical support role 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree in applied science or relevant field 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Basic computer skills (MS Word and Excel) 

• Ability to log actions in tool or process history 

• Responsible, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks under stressful or hazardous condition 

• Effective verbal and written communication with various stakeholders 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, less defined environment 

• Efficient task completion 

• Problem-solving skills for machinery adjustments 

• Identifies minor process deviations and escalates the issues 

• Required to serve on the Emergency Response Team 

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching with arms, using hands, talking, and hearing. Some sitting, climbing, stooping, crawling, or crouching will be needed. Frequent lifting/carrying/moving of up to 10 pounds will be needed and, in some instances, lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds will be required, manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque. The ability to adjust vision focus from near to far and peripheral is needed as well as the ability to distinguish the difference in colors. 

Technicians must be clean-shaven to successfully complete the Fit Test and are required to maintain this grooming standard upon their start date. This is essential for the effective use of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) during specific tasks, ensuring a safe work environment. 

We will consider reasonable accommodation for employees who need them to perform their job effectively. If you require workplace accommodation, please inform us immediately. 

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Cost Accounting Manager, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, MetOx International, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Cost Accounting Manager to lead the implementation and ongoing development of the company’s cost accounting structure as manufacturing operations continue to scale. This role will be responsible for establishing and managing core manufacturing accounting processes, including product costing methodologies, inventory accounting structures, manufacturing variance reporting, and financial controls within NetSuite. The Cost Accounting Manager will play a key role in building the company’s overall cost accounting framework, ensuring manufacturing and inventory transactions are structured appropriately to support operational visibility, financial accuracy, and long-term scalability.

A significant focus of this role will include ownership of Manufacturing WIP and Routing setup within NetSuite, while partnering closely with Supply Chain to support implementation and optimization of Demand Planning functionality. This position will work cross-functionally with Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to align accounting structures with production workflows and operational planning processes.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, enjoys building processes and structure in a growing environment, and is comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the VP of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting Structure & ERP Implementation

• Leads implementation and ongoing development of the company’s manufacturing cost accounting structure within NetSuite.
• Establishes and maintains manufacturing accounting processes related to inventory valuation, product costing, labor tracking, overhead allocation, and variance reporting.
• Owns setup, maintenance, and optimization of Manufacturing WIP and Routing functionality within NetSuite.
• Partners cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing transactions, inventory flows, and production reporting are aligned with accounting and operational requirements.
• Supports development of scalable costing methodologies and financial controls as manufacturing operations expand.
• Identifies and resolves process gaps impacting manufacturing accounting accuracy, reporting consistency, and operational visibility.
• Helps improve ERP workflows, reporting structures, and data integrity tied to manufacturing finance activities.

• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Maintains and manages standard costing for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Reviews and analyzes manufacturing variances, including labor, material usage, scrap, yield, rework, and overhead absorption.
• Supports monthly inventory and cost accounting close activities.
• Partners with Manufacturing and Operations teams to better understand production costs, manufacturing drivers, and operational performance.
• Supports costing analysis tied to process improvements, yield optimization, capacity planning, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Maintains accurate product costing data, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and inventory-related information within ERP systems.

• Inventory Accounting & Internal Controls

• Oversees inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventory support.
• Ensures inventory and manufacturing transactions are recorded accurately and timely within NetSuite.
• Investigates inventory discrepancies and partners cross-functionally to resolve root causes.
• Establishes and maintains internal controls related to inventory accounting and manufacturing finance processes.
• Supports efforts to improve inventory accuracy, traceability, and reporting consistency across operations.

• Demand Planning & Supply Chain Partnership

• Partners closely with Supply Chain to support implementation and optimization of Demand Planning functionality within NetSuite.
• Helps align inventory planning, purchasing, and production forecasting processes with operational and financial objectives.
• Supports reporting and analysis related to inventory trends, material planning, manufacturing demand signals, and production requirements.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to improve planning accuracy, inventory visibility, and operational coordination.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepares recurring cost accounting reports and analysis for Finance and Operations leadership.
• Participates in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Supports budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing operations and inventory planning.
• Assists with audit requests and supporting documentation related to inventory and manufacturing accounting.
• Provides financial analysis tied to inventory trends, production costs, manufacturing performance, and operational scalability.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Helps promote consistent processes, accountability, and data accuracy across manufacturing finance activities.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline reporting, improve financial visibility, and enhance operational reporting capabilities.
• Supports implementation of scalable accounting and operational processes as the organization continues to grow.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience supporting implementation or improvement of manufacturing accounting processes and controls.
• Hands-on experience working within ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with NetSuite Manufacturing, WIP & Routing, and Demand Planning modules.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting discrete manufacturing or complex multi-step production environments.
• Experience supporting advanced materials, industrial technology, semiconductor, thin film, chemical processing, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing or industrial organizations.
• Experience implementing or optimizing manufacturing ERP workflows and financial reporting structures.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process flows, inventory transactions, and ERP system dependencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and implementation activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and operational teams.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support scalable operational solutions.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Energize Your Career: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As an Engineering Project Management Intern, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, MetOx is seeking a motivated summer Engineering Project Management Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience supporting cross-functional engineering and manufacturing initiatives, with a focus on project coordination, data tracking, and execution. You will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing environments while working closely with engineering, operations, and technical leadership to help drive critical projects forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling Support

• Assists in maintaining project schedules (e.g., Asana).
• Updates task statuses, durations, and dependencies.
• Helps identify potential schedule risks or delays.

Progress Tracking & Reporting

• Tracks daily/weekly progress across workstreams (engineering, procurement, installation, etc.).
• Supports creation of dashboards and reports (Excel / PowerPoint).
• Works with teams to close gaps (missing parts, unclear scope).

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinates meetings, capture notes, and track action items.
• Partners with team members to ensure action closure.
• Maintains clear communication across cross-functional teams.

Documentation & Process Support

• Organizes and maintains project documentation (drawings, specs, trackers).
• Helps standardize templates (status reports, checklists, trackers).
• Supports process improvements for project execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or project experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or other technical teams.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for tracking schedules, analyzing data, and building clear project updates or dashboards.
• Exposure to project management or planning tools (e.g., Asana, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar) is a plus.
• Experience organizing workstreams, tracking deliverables, or coordinating across multiple stakeholders in a technical setting.
• Exposure to lab or manufacturing environments, with an understanding of safety protocols and operational workflows.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams and translate engineering progress into structured project updates.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Basic understanding of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and risk identification in a technical environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for tracking project progress and communicating updates.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines across concurrent workstreams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and translate it into actionable plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly coordinate across cross-functional teams.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As Senior Manager Mechanical Engineering, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Manager Mechanical Engineering leads teams responsible for the design, development, and deployment of advanced MOCVD tooling. This role drives execution across complex, cross-functional initiatives and ensures delivery of scalable, high-performance equipment that supports MetOx’s next-generation manufacturing platforms. This leader owns functional outcomes, builds team capability, and drives engineering excellence in tool design, integration, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Development

• Leads, develops, and mentors senior individual contributors.
• Builds leadership capability across the organization and strengthens bench depth.
• Conducts regular talent reviews; identifies capability gaps and builds targeted development or hiring plans.
• Drives organizational alignment and supports structural changes to enable scale.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Operational Execution

• Oversees mechanical engineering teams focused on MOCVD tool design, build, and deployment.
• Owns delivery of complex equipment programs, including timelines, quality, and technical performance.
• Drives efficiency improvements in tool design, build, and integration processes.
• Leads resolution of critical cross-functional technical and operational issues.
• Ensures designs meet requirements for manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.

Technical Leadership (Tool Building & MOCVD)

• Provides strategic oversight for mechanical design of advanced deposition systems (MOCVD platforms).
• Guides architecture decisions for high-temperature, vacuum, and thin-film processing equipment.
• Partners with Process, R&D, and Equipment Engineering teams to translate process requirements into robust tool designs.
• Champions best practices in tool design, including DFx (Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Reliability).
• Drives innovation in equipment design to reduce technical risk and accelerate deployment.

Collaboration & Communication

• Builds strong cross-functional relationships across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Navigates and resolves conflict effectively to maintain progress on critical initiatives.
• Communicates program status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to senior leadership.
• Aligns engineering priorities with broader company objectives.

Strategic & Innovative Thinking

• Shapes tactical execution plans and influences broader engineering and platform strategy.
• Identifies opportunities to improve system performance, reduce cost, and increase throughput.
• Introduces innovative approaches to tool design and development.
• Supports long-term roadmap development for MOCVD platform evolution.

Leadership Presence & Influence

• Establishes credibility as a technical and people leader across the organization.
• Influences peers and senior leaders through sound judgment and expertise.
• Inspires confidence across large, cross-functional groups.
• Serves as a key leader in driving engineering culture and execution discipline.

Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

• 10 years of engineering experience, with significant focus on complex equipment or tool development.
• 3 years of experience leading engineering teams.

• An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level.
• Prior experience designing or building MOCVD, PVD, or similar semiconductor/thin-film deposition equipment.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of vacuum systems, thermal systems, and precision mechanical design.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience operating effectively in high-growth or scaling manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational development capability.
• Applies deep technical expertise in mechanical system design for complex equipment.
• Leads through ambiguity and drives execution across multiple teams.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively across functions.
• Connects technical decisions to business outcomes with a strategic mindset.
• Scales teams, processes, and systems effectively.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.  

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Staff Mechanical serves as a recognized subject matter expert in the design and development of advanced MOCVD tooling. This role leads high-impact engineering programs and partners closely with leadership to solve complex technical challenges and advance MetOx’s next-generation manufacturing platforms. This engineer drives architecture, influences technical direction, and ensures delivery of robust, scalable equipment solutions aligned to process and manufacturing needs

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership (Tool Building & MOCVD)

• Drives architecture, design, and delivery of complex mechanical systems for MOCVD and related deposition platforms.
• Anticipates future design challenges and develops scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Guides design decisions across vacuum, thermal, and precision mechanical systems.
• Translates process and materials requirements into robust, manufacturable tool designs.
• Establishes and advances best practices in DFx (Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Reliability).

Engineering Strategy

• Shapes development processes, design standards, and engineering best practices for tool building.
• Influences technical direction for MOCVD platform evolution and equipment roadmap.
• Identifies opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and cost.
• Drives innovation in tool design to reduce technical risk and accelerate deployment.

Program Management & Execution

• Leads multi-team engineering initiatives from concept through build, integration, and production.
• Defines and manages project scope, timelines, and technical deliverables.
• Identifies and mitigates technical risks across complex programs.
• Partners with leadership to align engineering execution with company objectives.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Impact

• Partners with Process, R&D, Manufacturing, and Equipment Engineering teams to ensure alignment between tool capability and process requirements.
• Leads resolution of complex, cross-functional technical issues.
• Communicates technical trade-offs, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Mentorship & Technical Culture

• Coaches and mentors engineers across teams and functions.
• Elevates technical rigor and fosters a culture of engineering excellence.
• Serves as a go-to expert for complex problem solving and design reviews.
• Supports development of engineering talent and technical capability across the organization.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

• 10 years of engineering experience.

• An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level.
• Prior experience designing or building MOCVD, PVD, or similar semiconductor or thin-film deposition equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in vacuum systems, thermal systems, and precision mechanical design.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior leadership of cross-functional technical initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Applies systems-level thinking with strong business and operational awareness.
• Influences technical and strategic decisions through expertise and judgment.
• Navigates complexity and ambiguity while driving clear, actionable solutions.
• Communicates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Balances innovation with practical execution in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.  

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As the Staff MOCVD Scientist, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Staff MOCVD Scientist is a subject matter expert in thin-film deposition and reaction chemistry, responsible for advancing YBCO process development using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). This role drives innovation in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) film growth through deep understanding of precursor chemistry, gas-phase reactions, surface kinetics, and reactor transport phenomena.

This scientist leads complex scientific investigations that advance MetOx’s MOCVD deposition capabilities, develops advanced diagnostics and modeling approaches, and applies statistical and machine learning techniques to improve film quality, throughput, and reproducibility. The Staff MOCVD Scientist partners closely with materials scientists, equipment engineers, and process teams to translate scientific insight into scalable manufacturing processes supporting HTS production platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Execution & Innovation
  • Designs and executes scientific investigations to develop and optimize MOCVD processes for YBCO thin-film deposition using high molecular weight solid precursors.
  • Establishes precursor decomposition pathways and reaction mechanisms governing film growth.
  • Investigates gas-phase chemistry, surface adsorption and desorption kinetics, and transport phenomena that influence deposition behavior.
  • Defines and refines process windows that maximize film quality, uniformity, reproducibility, and throughput.
  • Implements and interprets in-situ and ex-situ diagnostics to understand deposition chemistry and process behavior.
  • Correlates diagnostic results with film growth outcomes and deposition performance.
  • Applies design-of-experiments (DOE) methodologies to evaluate process parameters and drive continuous improvement.
  • Develops predictive models describing deposition behavior and process sensitivity.
• Strategy & Planning
  • Contributes to R&D roadmaps advancing HTS deposition capabilities and scaling MOCVD processes for manufacturing platforms.
  • Evaluates new precursor systems, reactor configurations, and deposition approaches to improve film performance and process capability.
  • Analyzes how reactor architecture and subsystem design influence film growth mechanisms and process stability.
  • Collaborates with equipment engineering teams to improve precursor delivery systems, reactor design, and process control strategies.
  • Applies statistical analysis, data science, and machine learning techniques to optimize process parameters, predict defects, and detect process drift.
  • Utilizes kinetic modeling, computational chemistry, or first-principles modeling to deepen understanding of reaction mechanisms and deposition physics.
• Mentorship & Collaboration
  • Mentors engineers and scientists involved in thin-film deposition and superconducting materials development.
  • Leads cross-functional scientific investigations involving materials science, process engineering, and equipment development teams.
  • Partners with characterization teams to correlate film properties with deposition parameters and reaction mechanisms.
  • Participates in internal technical reviews and cross-functional knowledge sharing.
  • Documents experimental findings and develops internal frameworks that capture key process insights and scientific learnings.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Physics or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience including extensive experience in MOCVD or related vapor deposition processes. An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level.
• Demonstrated experience in thin film growth mechanisms, reaction chemistry precursor decomposition.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Recognized expertise in field of study; contributes to external collaborations.
• Direct experience with YBCO or complex oxide superconducting films, including pinning centers.
• Experience with high-molecular-weight solid precursors.
• Familiarity with in-situ diagnostic techniques.
• Experience developing or modifying MOCVD reactor hardware.
• Experience with kinetic modeling, computational chemistry, reaction pathway modeling.
• Experience using machine learning for process development.
• Programming experience (JMP, Python, MATLAB, or similar).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of gas-phase kinetics, surface chemistry, reactor transport phenomena
• Hands-on experience with thin-film characterization techniques
• Strong experimental design and statistical analysis capability
• Strong scientific judgment and innovation mindset.
• Capable of cross-functional technical influence.
• Trusted mentor and communicator.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Process Engineer will lead process optimization projects, drive defect reduction, and support scaling and documentation of critical process steps. 

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership 

• Leads development, optimization, and continuous improvement of HTS buffer layer deposition processes using PVD systems.
• Serves as the technical owner of the buffer deposition tool and process, ensuring high reliability, stability, and process capability.
• Designs and executes experiments to understand and control thin-film growth mechanisms, including grain size, orientation, and texture.
• Investigates complex process and equipment issues, determines root causes, and implements long-term corrective actions.
• Develops deep understanding of how process parameters and equipment behavior influence thin-film nucleation, microstructure, and film performance.

Project Execution  

• Owns process development and improvement projects from problem definition through experimental validation and implementation.
• Defines timelines, deliverables, and success metrics for engineering initiatives.
• Tunes and optimizes key PVD process parameters including plasma characteristics, ion-assisted deposition conditions, reactive process behavior, cathode voltage hysteresis, RF and pulse parameters, gas environment, and energy delivered to the growing film.
• Translates experimental results into robust and repeatable manufacturing process windows.
• Develops models linking process conditions, equipment performance, and resulting film microstructure.
• Partners with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to implement process improvements and ensure stable manufacturing operations.

Documentation & Quality

• Maintains process documentation, specifications, and operating procedures to meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Reviews and updates control plans and process failure mode and effects analyses (PFMEAs).
• Uses statistical analysis and data-driven methods to evaluate engineering trials and production performance.
• Supports process scaling, transfer, and documentation as manufacturing volume increases.

Mentorship

• Mentors junior engineers and supports development of internal technical expertise in thin-film deposition and PVD processing.
• Promotes first-principles thinking, engineering rigor, and data-driven decision making across the team.

• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4 years of process or manufacturing experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level.
• Hands-on experience tuning thin-film grain size, texture, or crystallographic orientation using PVD techniques, including ion-assisted deposition.
• Experience sustaining and optimizing vacuum deposition systems.
• Strong first-principles understanding of how PVD process parameters influence film growth, including plasma characteristic, ion energy and flux, cathode voltage and pulsed power, gas pressure and mean free path, film nucleation and grain evolution. 
• Prior exposure to thin-film metrology in characterizing thin film texture such as x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction (preferably RHEED), and ellipsometry.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience leading Kaizen or lean events.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, statistical analysis, or automation tools.
• Experience with ion-assisted deposition or epitaxial thin-film growth especially in HTS applications.
• Experience owning or sustaining complex vacuum deposition tools.
• Background in superconducting materials, oxide films, or textured thin-film systems.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Deep curiosity about how equipment physics and process physics interact.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a data-driven engineering mindset.
• Ability to translate complex experimental results into clear process insights and manufacturable solutions.
• Comfort leading technical investigations with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and a quality-first engineering approach

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.  

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.