Coating Engineer

HOYA Group • Ramsey, MN

10d

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Contribute to development and optimization of wet chemical coating processes and materials for improved lens performance and functionality (e.g., organic siloxane and sol-gel chemistry). Support development of physical vapor deposition processes and coating structures, including optical modeling and characterization. Execute laboratory experiments independently and as part of cross-functional project teams. Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data; prepare technical reports and presentations. Support scale-up and transition of new processes from development to pilot or production environments. Review technical literature and patents to support ongoing research activities. Collaborate with internal teams including project management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing. Participate in technical reviews and contribute to project updates.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Requirements

• BS in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific/technical field required; MS preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant industry or advanced research experience.
• Background in optics, coatings, thin films, or polymer physics preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (national and international)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional groups.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and reporting skills are critical for this position.
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with all levels of personnel within the organization.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Basic understanding of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Hazard Communication Program, and Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Closed toe shoe required with heel support
• Required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift up to 5 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close vision.
• Regular computer use.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wet coating processes (dip coating, spray, slot die) and/or physical vapor deposition (electron beam evaporation, sputtering) preferred.
• Experience in measurement and interpretation of rheological properties of coating fluids is desirable.
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, DMA, DSC, Raman spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometry, or related tools.
• Familiarity with analytical modeling related to mechanical, thermal, or fluid mechanics behavior in coating systems.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Exposure to optical thin-film modeling tools.
• Familiarity with analytical modeling related to mechanical, thermal, or fluid mechanics behavior in coating systems.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software.
• Matlab or equivalent technical computing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and optimization of wet chemical coating processes and materials for improved lens performance and functionality (e.g., organic siloxane and sol-gel chemistry).
• Support development of physical vapor deposition processes and coating structures, including optical modeling and characterization.
• Execute laboratory experiments independently and as part of cross-functional project teams.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data; prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support scale-up and transition of new processes from development to pilot or production environments.
• Review technical literature and patents to support ongoing research activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams including project management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to project updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level