Coating Engineer (Thin Films)
About The Position
RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in the Rochester area, RPO offers exciting career paths to work on market-leading programs across a variety of industries. Job Summary: The Coating Engineer position is responsible for supporting the vacuum thin film coating manufacturing of both catalog and specialty optical components and includes interacting with other engineers and manufacturing staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, forward-thinking individual to work in a fun, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Optical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or alternatively Physics or Materials Science.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in optical thin film coating design and manufacturing.
- Proficiency in optical thin film deposition, optical monitoring, high vacuum technology, optical measurements, process controls and management.
- Familiar with optical testing such as spectrophotometry, stress measurements, environmental testing and laser damage.
- Proficiency in coating design software and optical simulation tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple complex projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent computer skills – Email, MS Word, MS Excel, ERP system
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering specs
- Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up;
- Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge;
- Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail;
- Analytical: Possess a “If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude;
- Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members;
- Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills;
- A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude;
- A U.S. Person: Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: “U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.”
Responsibilities
- Support the manufacturing of PVD thin film coatings in all directions.
- Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure successful implementation of coating designs.
- Provide technical support to Operations on proper substrate handling, cleaning techniques, coating materials, coating designs, coating tools and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods.
- Assist manufacturing staff in the operation and utilization of metrology instruments for thin film characterization.
- Identifying and diagnosing issues on the production floor, as well as collecting and preparing supporting data, especially with regards to coating equipment and processes.
- Provide management with technical tradeoffs and risks pertaining to project work as well as general engineering efforts such that management may make informed decisions.
- Improves coating designs and processes for manufacturability, performance, and cost.
- Leads root cause analysis / corrective action activities for coating related processes.
- Trains technicians on the execution of optical coating manufacturing processes.
- Monitors and drives continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Supports troubleshooting of existing optical coating equipment and processes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- 11 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick -time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
