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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level coating engineer 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.

What is the difference between Entry Level Coating Engineer vs Coating Technician?

AspectEntry Level Coating EngineerCoating Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or related fieldHigh school diploma or associate degree, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and development labs; manufacturing facilitiesApplication, surface preparation, and coating application on-site
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, R&D departments, industrial plantsPainting companies, industrial coating services, maintenance teams
Common Search & ComparisonEntry Level Coating Engineer vs Coating Technician

The main difference between an Entry Level Coating Engineer and a Coating Technician lies in their roles and qualifications. Engineers focus on designing and testing coating processes, requiring a degree and analytical skills, while Technicians handle application and surface preparation, often with technical training. Both roles are essential in the coating industry but serve different functions within manufacturing and maintenance environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Coating Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 11% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 77% Contract, 1% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,319 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Junior Wafer Coating Process Engineer

EPIPHOTONICS USA, Inc.

San Jose, CA • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a entry-level Wafer Coating Process Engineer to join our growing team. You will be primally responsible for spin-coating and annealing based thin film deposition, characterization, wafer dicing and polishing. Ideal candidate must possess knowledge and experience of spin-coating process, logical thinking, communication skills, team-working, flexibility and “can-do” attitude.

Primary Responsibilities will be a couple of processes below.

  • Spin-coating
  • Thin film annealing
  • Thin film characterization
  • Wafer dicing
  • Chip edge polishing

Education and Experience

  • Education requirement: Preferred with an AA, BS or higher in technical field.
  • Experience requirement: over 1 years in wafer handling process with tweezers.
  • Preferred experience: Knowledge and/or experience in spin-coating and chemicals.
  • Candidate must be highly motivated and organized.

Company Description

EpiPhotonics USA, Inc. is a manufacturer of world leading high-speed PLZT photonic components located in Silicon Valley and Japan.