FEOL R&D Process Manager

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings. 

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 and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate 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.

The opportunity 

The FEOL R&D Process Manager will lead a team focused on front-end-of-line (FEOL) process R&D for groundbreaking eyepiece technology at Magic Leap’s Austin facility. This role is integral to advancing our nanofabrication processes and working closely with cross-functional teams to transition innovative designs from research to production. You'll be at the forefront of AR hardware development, tackling complex fabrication challenges and driving high-impact projects that bring new technology to life.

This role requires someone to be onsite in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance may be available

What you’ll do 

• Lead a team of 8–15 R&D professionals, setting clear goals and providing feedback to support their professional growth.
• Establish project priorities and manage resources, ensuring efficient workflow across photolithography, plasma etch, and thin film deposition units.
• Apply expertise in nanofabrication, including imprint and lithographic processes, wafer cleaning, plasma etch, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and metals deposition.
• Coordinate with the process integration team and use sound judgment to manage competing priorities around project schedules and tool health.
• Collaborate with teams across nanofabrication, materials R&D, optical design, and factory engineering to transition R&D processes into a scalable production environment.
• Provide guidance on equipment selection, budgeting, and qualification to ensure process compatibility with factory requirements.
• Lead qualification of new materials, substrates, and films in a pilot production setting.
• Ensure timely project completion by coordinating with facilities, logistics, and supply chain support teams.

The experience you bring

• Proven experience in nanofabrication, ideally within semiconductor or AR hardware development.
• Strong technical expertise in imprint and conventional lithographic processes, plasma etching, wafer cleaning, CVD, metals deposition, and thin film metrology.
• Knowledge of statistical methods (MSA/GRR) and process improvement techniques.
• Familiarity with JMP or similar data visualization tools for organizing and analyzing complex data sets.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships across multiple engineering disciplines.

It’s exciting if you also have

• Experience in characterizing materials and developing test protocols for sub-assembly components.
• A strong statistical background and experience in custom scripting for data post-processing (e.g., Python, Matlab)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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