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Actalent

Field Application Engineer

Austin, TX

$94K - $126K/yr

Job Title: Field Application Engineer The Field Application Engineer supports the deployment ... Hands-on experience with thin-film processes and optical coating applications. * Experience with ...

Actalent

Field Application Engineer

Austin, TX

$94K - $126K/yr

Job Title: Field Application Engineer The Field Application Engineer supports the deployment ... Hands-on experience with thin-film processes and optical coating applications. * Experience with ...

Scuttlebutt Services, LLC

Field Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

Testing of complex packet-optical networks * Remote technical support * Training of junior field engineers/customers * Continually train on new technologies related to optical networking * Provide ...

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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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Optical Coating Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 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?
  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • 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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