Senior Thin Film Engineer

Teledyne Technologies•Acton, MA

About The Position

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Design and develop thin film coatings as required Applications range from VUV through NIR and include reflective coatings, beamsplitters, filters, and AR coatings Troubleshoot and resolve any surface issues related to substrates or film surfaces Act as technical subject matter expert for thin film designs and coating processes Work closely with operations and facilities management to ensure process and equipment performance. Troubleshoot process quality issues and equipment performance problems Performs experiments to identify equipment and process performance improvement opportunities such as yield, cycle time, stability, and cost. Workswith operations to implement process improvements Documents existing and new process procedures, trains operators on proper process execution. Provide technical support to key customers as needed including customer meetings and support of estimating / proposal efforts Qualificatiions: BS minimum (MS preferred) in optics, physics, thin films, or material sciences 5 years minimum experience working in a thin film / process engineering environment. Must include both design and hands-on experience working with coating systems Optical fabrication knowledge a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and thin film design software Demonstrated strong, effective communication and organizational skills Other Skills: Team player, able to balance manufacturing priorities with developmental priorities Ability to communicate to all levels, both up and down Ability to function independently with minimal supervision Self directed and detail oriented with ability to manage and organize multiple priorities Citizenship Requirements Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder. What can Teledyne offer YOU? A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Excellent Health, Dental, Vision Paid Vacation Time Paid Sick Time Life Insurance Benefits Paid Holidays 401(k) Eligibility Employee Stock Purchase Plan Educational Tuition Reimbursement Salary Range: $141,900.00-$189,200.000 Pay Transparency The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

BS minimum (MS preferred) in optics, physics, thin films, or material sciences
5 years minimum experience working in a thin film / process engineering environment.
Must include both design and hands-on experience working with coating systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and thin film design software
Demonstrated strong, effective communication and organizational skills
Team player, able to balance manufacturing priorities with developmental priorities
Ability to communicate to all levels, both up and down
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
Self directed and detail oriented with ability to manage and organize multiple priorities
Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Nice To Haves

Optical fabrication knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Design and develop thin film coatings as required
Applications range from VUV through NIR and include reflective coatings, beamsplitters, filters, and AR coatings
Troubleshoot and resolve any surface issues related to substrates or film surfaces
Act as technical subject matter expert for thin film designs and coating processes
Work closely with operations and facilities management to ensure process and equipment performance.
Troubleshoot process quality issues and equipment performance problems
Performs experiments to identify equipment and process performance improvement opportunities such as yield, cycle time, stability, and cost.
Workswith operations to implement process improvements
Documents existing and new process procedures, trains operators on proper process execution.
Provide technical support to key customers as needed including customer meetings and support of estimating / proposal efforts