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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 ...

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC

Coating Engineer

Carson City, NV · On-site

$81K - $107K/yr

Experience in coating technologies * Experience with CMM, white-light/laser scanning, gages, and other measurement techniques. * Robotic programming and optimization (FANUC) is preferred * Knowledge ...

Joby Aviation

$70K - $171K/yr

Experience: 5+ years in electronics manufacturing or supplier quality engineering, with at least 2 years of direct experience in conformal coating and encapsulation technologies. * 50% Minimum ...

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As of Jun 28, 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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Optical Coating Engineer

Optical Coating Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Summary
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to operate optical coating equipment for fabrication of thin film semiconductors. Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, modifications, designs and repairs to the coating equipment.
Job Duties
  • Responsible for optical coatings based on ion beam assisted sputtering and e-beam evaporation
  • Monitor coating deposition and take necessary actions during the run
  • Check daily coating results and fine tune the equipment setting for next run by optimizing process parameters - e.g., Gas flow, substrate temperature, rate of deposition to achieve desirable properties of films.
  • Maintain production coating runs for high quality AR and HR coatings on facets
  • Solve issues - e.g., Leak in chamber, dry pump, cryo pump maintenance, dealing with vendors to buy parts.
  • Optical measurements on ellipsometry for various coating characteristics.
  • Lead maintenance, modifications, repair of coating machines
  • Equipment modification to improve throughput or stability
  • New coating design for new applications
  • Written and oral reports and SOPs.
  • Train and support production line

Job Requirements
  • Education: Master in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or semiconductor related field, specialty in thin film deposition is a plus
  • Experience: Minimum one year experience on e-beam coating and Ion beam sputtering coating.
  • Hands-on optical coating process knowledge
  • Knowledge and hands on skills of high vacuum techniques and equipment
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
  • Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
  • Ability lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds

Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
  • Relocation package available within US
  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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