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Attalon, Inc.

Lead Coating Engineer

San Pablo, CA · On-site

$100.63K - $178.05K/yr

Lead Coating Engineer Job Details The Optical Coating Engineer leads the technical team and drives the design, development, and implementation of new thin‑film coating products and manufacturing ...

Plug Power, Inc.

Sr. Coating Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$95.04K - $142.50K/yr

Sr. Coating Engineer Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Operations Position Summary The Sr. Coating Engineer plays a vital role in the stability, development, and refinement of our thin film ...

Syntec Optics

Coating Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

The Coating Engineer provides engineering support for vacuum thin-film coating processes used in the manufacturing of optical components. This role working closely with other engineers and ...

Corning

Optical Coating Engineer

Fairport, NY

As a member of the Advanced Optics Division Engineering Optical Thin Film Coating group, you will define and develop optical thin film coatings and manufacturing processes that build on Corning ...

Corning

Optical Coating Engineer

Fairport, NY

As a member of the Advanced Optics Division Engineering Optical Thin Film Coating group, you will define and develop optical thin film coatings and manufacturing processes that build on Corning ...

Corning

Optical Coating Engineer

Fairport, NY · On-site

As a member of the Advanced Optics Division Engineering Optical Thin Film Coating group, you will define and develop optical thin film coatings and manufacturing processes that build on Corning ...

BASF Catalysts LLC

Coating Shift Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$75K/yr

Now Hiring - Coating Shift Engineer - Huntsville, AL Starting Pay: $75,000 annually You @ BASF ECMS At BASF ECMS, you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a ...

BASF Catalysts

Coating Shift Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$75K/yr

Now Hiring - Coating Shift Engineer - Huntsville, AL Starting Pay: $75,000 annually You @ BASF ECMS At BASF ECMS, you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a ...

E Ink

Coating and Lamination Engineer

Billerica, MA · Hybrid

E Ink's Product Development Group is looking for a Coating Engineer to join the Coating and Lamination Process development team. As a member of this team this individual will work on next generation ...

BASF Catalysts

Coating Shift Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$75K/yr

Now Hiring - Coating Shift Engineer - Huntsville, AL Starting Pay: $75,000 annually You @ BASF ECMS At BASF ECMS, you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for coating engineer job in the United States is $100,319.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectCoating Engineer JobPaint Formulation Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Materials ScienceBachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, R&D labs, quality controlLaboratories, R&D centers, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, industrial coatingsPaint manufacturing, specialty coatings, decorative paints
Job FocusDeveloping, testing, and applying coating processesFormulating and optimizing paint recipes and properties

While both roles involve chemical processes related to coatings and paints, a Coating Engineer Job primarily focuses on applying coating technologies in manufacturing and quality control, whereas a Paint Formulation Engineer specializes in creating and refining paint formulations. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in overlapping industries, but their core responsibilities differ in application versus formulation.

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Lead Coating Engineer

Attalon, Inc.

San Pablo, CA • On-site

$100.63K - $178.05K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Attalon / Location Overview

The Attalon Integrated Optical Systems business unit is a precision optics and optical assemblies design and manufacturing group that specializes in ultra-precision optical components and coatings. Applications include semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing, ground and space-based telescopes, defense systems and other exotic scientific and government-sponsored programs. We are seeking an experienced Optical Coating Engineer to join our team!

Lead Coating Engineer

Job Details

The Optical Coating Engineer leads the technical team and drives the design, development, and implementation of new thin‑film coating products and manufacturing processes. This role covers all aspects of coating engineering, including coating and tooling design, process development, qualification, documentation, and hands‑on support of coating operations such as substrate preparation, deposition, inspection, and characterization. The engineer also serves as the Process Owner, ensuring robust process controls, troubleshooting equipment issues, and maintaining consistent, high‑quality production output.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of thin‑film deposition processes; ensure designs meet customer requirements and create supporting documentation, test procedures, BOMs, and work instructions.
  • Troubleshoot coating‑operation issues, identify root causes using analytical techniques, and provide clear corrective action updates.
  • Develop methods and operate precision optical test equipment to measure thin‑film coating properties.
  • Assist in designing and procuring tooling for coating processes.
  • Support maintenance teams in developing and implementing preventive maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to deliver projects on time and with high quality.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in physics, optics, materials science, or engineering
  • Minimum of 7 years of related experience, preferably in thin film coating engineering and at an aerospace company. 5 years with an advanced degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with thin film deposition technologies (thermal and e‑beam evaporation, sputtering, CVD) and related tooling design; strong understanding of process physics and mechanics.
  • Experience with thin film modeling software (TFCalc, Macleod, etc.).
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and basic CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to read and interpret shop blueprints and customer drawings.
  • Experience with process design, development, and project planning (preferred).

For California, the salary pay range for this role is $100,625.00 - 178,050.00
Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.