Optical Coating Process Engineer

Coherent Corp. • Santa Rosa, CA

3d • $140,005 - $145,000

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related.
• 5 years of experience in optical coating process engineering in manufacturing.
• In depth knowledge of reactive magnetron sputter deposition processes, thin film growth processes and their interrelationships.
• In depth knowledge of thin film design theory, thin film design code development and product application.
• General knowledge of statistical software packages, interpretation of statistics and an ability to clearly communicate statistical results to others.
• Experience Decreasing/Eliminating process variations using problem solving methodologies to; understand root causes, confirm hypotheses, implement resolutions, and optimize improvement.
• General knowledge optical thin film metrology for telecommunication filters and Life Sciences fluorescence filters.
• Familiarity with Matlab/Visual Basic/Labview/Python code writing skills for equipment control and data analysis and proficient in at least two of these languages.
• Proficient with commercial thin film software, and other programs, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Proficiency in PLC-based and HMI-controlled automated thin film deposition systems.
• Experience with process control systems, including laser monitoring systems and manufacturing execution system (MES) interfaces.
• Experience developing and modifying LabVIEW code for automated optical monitoring and thin film thickness control systems.
• Experience analyzing radiometric measurement data from tunable laser-based optical measurement systems.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) for monitoring and improving thin film deposition yield and process stability.
• Experience performing product qualification testing for new products and process changes in manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining process documentation, including work instructions for manufacturing and measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for optical thin film coatings used in telecom product lines.
• Oversee production activities in multiple chambers and manage automated coating platforms to achieve quality, yield, and throughput targets.
• Analyze manufacturing data to evaluate process performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development engineers, manufacturing, maintenance, and thin film design, to assess new designs and ensure compatibility with manufacturing and measurement capabilities.
• Develop and integrate new tools and processes to facilitate new product introduction and streamline manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with Quality to resolve customer issues, provide technical expertise on Return Material Authorization requests, and support equipment qualification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in process engineering and manufacturing systems, contributing to organizational goals with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

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