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Optical Coatings Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

Optical Coatings Engineer Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: All Experience Levels About the ... to coating designs and processes * Stay current with developments in thin-film materials ...

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Lead Coating Engineer

Richmond, CA · On-site

$100K - $178K/yr

The Optical Coating Engineer leads the technical team and drives the design, development, and ... of process physics and mechanics. * Experience with thin film modeling software (TFCalc, Macleod ...

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Optical Coating Engineering Technician

Faribault, MN · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Audit Process Technicians on standard operating procedures that relate to the coating process ... thin film coating. 5 years of experience is preferred. * PC Skills and proficiency required:

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Optical Coating Engineering Technician

Faribault, MN · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Audit Process Technicians on standard operating procedures that relate to the coating process ... thin film coating. 5 years of experience is preferred. * PC Skills and proficiency required:

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R&D Software Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

... optical thin film coating equipment * Develop software which interfaces process equipment to ... Collaborates with Thin Film Engineering team and incorporates feedback into current and future ...

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Optical Coatings Engineer

Sarasota, FL • On-site

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Job description

Optical Coatings Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: All Experience Levels

About the Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Optical Coatings Engineer to join our team. This role will be involved in the development, design, characterization, and optimization of optical coatings for a wide range of applications.

We welcome candidates ranging from early-career engineers to experienced optical coatings professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and an interest in developing high-performance coating solutions for demanding optical applications.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop optical coating solutions for a variety of substrates, wavelengths, and performance requirements
  • Develop coating designs using optical modeling and thin-film design techniques
  • Analyze coating performance including transmission, reflection, absorption, durability, and environmental stability
  • Work with coating deposition processes and equipment to develop and optimize manufacturing processes
  • Characterize optical coatings using spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, and other measurement equipment
  • Troubleshoot coating performance, process variation, and manufacturing issues
  • Develop and document coating specifications, processes, test procedures, and technical reports
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams
  • Support prototype development, process qualification, and transition of coatings into production
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend improvements to coating designs and processes
  • Stay current with developments in thin-film materials, deposition technologies, optical modeling, and coating characterization
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with optical coatings, thin-film optics, vacuum deposition, or optical characterization is preferred
  • Strong understanding of optics, thin-film principles, and material properties
  • Experience with optical modeling or thin-film design software is a plus
  • Ability to analyze experimental data and troubleshoot technical problems
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Skills
  • Thin-film optical design and modeling
  • Optical coating deposition technologies
  • Vacuum systems and deposition equipment
  • Spectrophotometry and ellipsometry
  • Optical metrology and characterization
  • Materials science and thin-film materials
  • Process development and optimization
  • Statistical analysis and experimental design
  • Technical documentation and engineering reports
  • Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work on a broad range of optical coating technologies and applications
  • Hands-on involvement in research, development, testing, and manufacturing
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative engineering environment
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
  • PTO
  • 401K
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
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