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Syntec Optics

Coating Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

Provide engineering support for PVD optical coating production, spanning development, production support, and process sustainment. * Work closely with design, and other manufacturing teams to ...

Apogee

Optical Coating Engineering Technician

Faribault, MN · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Position Summary The Optical Coating Engineering Technician provides direct technical support to ... Optical modeling and coating design experience preferred. * Ability and willingness to lead and ...

NCSL International

Optical Coatings Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

Design and develop optical coating solutions for a variety of substrates, wavelengths, and ... Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams * Support prototype ...

Undisclosed

Optical Coatings Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

Design and develop optical coating solutions for a variety of substrates, wavelengths, and ... Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams * Support prototype ...

Apogee

Optical Coating Engineering Technician

Faribault, MN · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Position Summary The Optical Coating Engineering Technician provides direct technical support to ... Optical modeling and coating design experience preferred. * Ability and willingness to lead and ...

Attalon, Inc.

Lead Coating Engineer

Richmond, CA · On-site

$100K - $178K/yr

... optical assemblies design and manufacturing group that specializes in ultra-precision optical ... Lead Coating Engineer Job Details The Optical Coating Engineer leads the technical team and drives ...

COHERENT

Optical Coating Process Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$140K - $145K/yr

Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for optical thin film coatings used in ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development engineers, manufacturing ...

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How much do optical coating design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for optical coating design engineer in the United States is $139,917.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Optical Coating Design Engineer vs Optical Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectOptical Coating Design EngineerOptical Manufacturing Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning optical coatings for lenses and devicesManufacturing and assembling optical components
Required SkillsOptical physics, coating design software, materials scienceManufacturing processes, quality control, assembly techniques
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D departmentsManufacturing facilities, production lines
Common CertificationsOptical engineering certifications, CAD proficiencyManufacturing certifications, quality standards

While both roles involve optics, the Optical Coating Design Engineer focuses on creating and optimizing coatings through design and simulation, whereas the Optical Manufacturing Engineer handles the production and assembly of optical components. Both roles are essential in the optical industry but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

What do optical coating design engineers do?

Optical coating design engineers develop and optimize thin-film coatings applied to optical components to control light transmission, reflection, and absorption. They use specialized software to model coating performance, select materials, and ensure coatings meet specific optical and durability requirements, often working closely with manufacturing teams and conducting testing to validate designs.

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Infographic showing various Optical Coating Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,917 per year, or $67.3 per hour.

Optical Coating Engineer

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Telecommunications • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 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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