Coating Specialist

L3HHCM20•Toronto, ON

21d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first. We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize optical thin film coating processes. This role is responsible for sustaining production, improved yields, troubleshooting coating defects and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the coating department. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data driven, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment involving precision optical components.

Requirements

Knowledgeable about optical thin film coating processes and coating chamber preparation:
Electron Beam Deposition,
Thermal Evaporator Deposition
Ion Assisted Deposition
Quartz Crystal Monitoring
Optical Monitoring System
Ability to operate spectrophotometer and support metrology
Excellent technical communication skills
Solid presentation and effective communication skills
Understands when to apply a sense of urgency
Strong problem solving aptitude
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)
Experience with Essential Macleod
Highly motivated and have a teamwork mindset
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Undergraduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and or equivalent.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Any experience with sputtering is considered an asset
Greenbelt certification or lean manufacturing experience is considered an asset
Prior experience in coating is an asset.

Responsibilities

Support regularly occurring cell team activities in the coating department: Daily Whiteboard, MRB (material review board), Equipment related troubleshooting with OEM and in-house millwright.
Support root cause investigation on production failures and customer returns.
Collaborate with coating designer on NPI (New Product Introduction) projects by ensuring a smooth transition of newly developed products into a full-scale production environment (Manufacturability Reviews, RCCA, Yield).
Continually monitor processes stability and make continuous improvement recommendations.
Assist Procurement, Design, Material and QA departments in root cause investigations and technical support.
Undertake and update various projects simultaneously, based on priority set by supervisor, while having the ability to bring projects to closure in a timely fashion.
Work in partnership with the coating designer to design and perform experiments and testing
Collaborate with cross functional team across the business.

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