Optical Coatings Engineer

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

How to Apply

If you're passionate about optics, materials, and advanced coating technology, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a brief description of your experience, technical interests, and relevant projects.