Coating Engineer

Gooch & Housego • Highland Heights, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Description G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. G&H|Cleveland is seeking a self-motivated engineer in optical coatings technology. Requires experience and knowledge of E-Beam, Sputtering, Thermal Evaporation, and Spin Coating techniques. Familiarity with optical coating production process. Understanding of operation, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Capable of design and developing new coating processes. Practices continuous improvement by raising yields, reducing downtime, and documenting. The individual hired for this position will support production and improve process in a laser optics production environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of optical coatings and metrology.
• Hands on experience with high vacuum equipment and tooling design.
• Proficiency in an optical coating production environment.
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills who works well in complex cross-functional situations.
• At least 5 years of experience in optical thin film.
• Or bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in optical coating production.

Nice To Haves

• Experience for cleaning precision optics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform production coatings with statistical process control.
• Work with a team or alone to prepare, operate, and maintain coating equipment.
• Clean and inspect optical surfaces.
• Evaluate and improve production yields.
• Interact with team members and customers to solve quality related issues.
• Design coatings, tooling, and optimize processes.
• Generate and revise documentation for the manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance procedures.

What This Job Offers

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