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Junior Optical Coating Engineer Jobs in California

Attalon, Inc.

Lead Coating Engineer

Richmond, CA · On-site

$100K - $178K/yr

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 ...

Atln

Lead Coating Engineer

Richmond, CA · On-site

$101 - $178/hr

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 ...

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Socket.dev

Optical Coating Process Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related. 5 years of experience in optical coating process engineering in manufacturing. Requires skills and experience to involve: * In depth knowledge of ...

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Coherent

Staff Optical Coating Process Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$141K - $182K/yr

Education & Experience * BS degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or related field * 5 years of professional optical coating process engineering in manufacturing. Skills * In depth knowledge of ...

Observable Space

Optical Technician

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Optical Technician to ... Collaborate with engineering teams to provide feedback on assembly processes, tolerances, and ...

Observable

Optical Technician

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Junior Optical Technician At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects ... We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer ...

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Observable

Optical Technician

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Junior Optical Technician At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects ... We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer ...

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What is the difference between Junior Optical Coating Engineer vs Optical Coating Technician?

AspectJunior Optical Coating EngineerOptical Coating Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in optics, physics, or engineeringTechnical diploma or associate degree in optics or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of optical coatings in labs and R&D settingsOperating coating equipment, quality control, and maintenance in manufacturing
Employer & Industry UsageOptical, aerospace, and research companiesManufacturers of optical components and coatings
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on engineering principles and designFocuses on hands-on coating application and equipment operation

The Junior Optical Coating Engineer typically involves designing and developing optical coatings, requiring a degree in a related field. In contrast, the Optical Coating Technician primarily handles the application and quality control of coatings in manufacturing. Both roles are essential in the optical industry but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Lead Coating Engineer

Attalon, Inc.

Richmond, CA • On-site

$100K - $178K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of thin‑film deposition processes and create supporting documentation.

  • Troubleshoot coating‑operation issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

  • Support coating operations by developing and operating optical test methods, and assisting in tooling design and maintenance procedures.

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.