Coating Engineer

Hoya • Ramsey, MN

11d

About The Position

HOYA Group: Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text-to-speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.

HOYA Vision Care: As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient’s life. A steadfast partner to Eye Care Professionals around the world, it stands at the forefront of optical excellence. With a global presence, consisting of 43 laboratories and a growing team of 20,000 employees, HOYA Vision Care delivers innovative lenses and other vision care solutions to millions of people in 110 countries.

We focus on a better tomorrow, today. You can become part of our story. HOYA Vision Care is the place where you can act according to your strengths and evolve according to your aspirations. It’s a place where you can shape the way you work, guided by our CLEAR Values, and empowered by generations of expertise. You can get involved in our sustainability initiatives and choose to become a One Vision ambassador. You can give back the gift of sight to people all over the world by deciding to work with us.

We welcome people who challenge us to become better, who share our sense of purpose and who embrace growth so that our vision and mission align. We invite you to find out more, and together we can continue to provide vision for a lifetime.

Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941, today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.

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.
• 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.
• 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 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees