Thin Film Coating Technician II

Thorlabs•Newton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thorlabs is seeking a Thin Film Coating Technician II to join their manufacturing team. This role involves working with a team to produce Photonics products, with occasional assistance from experienced members. Responsibilities include kitting, operating machines, and performing in-process measurements. The position is located in Newton, NJ, with potential for occasional duties at other Thorlabs locations. The role requires working in a production area with medium difficulty processes and preparing raw materials for processing. Daily maintenance and upkeep of assigned machines are also part of the job. The technician will operate thin film coating vacuum deposition equipment using technologies such as resistive, electron beam, ion assist, and sputtering on glass and crystal materials to create coatings like anti-reflection, beamsplitters, mirrors, and filters. They will also perform visual, optical, and mechanical measurements using metrology devices, highlight issues, participate in troubleshooting, and assist in training less experienced team members. Cross-training to work in multiple production areas, handling and cleaning specialty fiber optics, precision optics, and mechanical components, sorting and counting parts, and examining parts for defects are also key functions. The ability to understand written work instructions and technical drawings is essential for manufacturing products to high quality standards with a goal of zero scrap or rework. Maintaining proper records in the Manufacturing Database and participating in Continuous Improvement efforts are also required. Compliance with the company safety program and maintaining a clean work area are mandatory. All employees are responsible for meeting company standards for quantity and quality of work, and adhering to company policies and procedures regarding workplace behavior.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience and related technical education.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and comply with high quality standards.
Good work ethic.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.
Basic mathematic knowledge.
Proficient in basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Able to work in a production area with medium degree of difficulty processes.
Prepare raw materials and work for processing.
Perform daily maintenance and upkeep of assigned machines in area.
Intermediate operation to load, unload, and operate thin film coating vacuum deposition equipment.
Utilization of such technologies as resistive, electron beam, ion assist, and sputtering to work on glass and crystal materials to produce coatings such as anti-reflection, beamsplitters, mirrors, and filters.
Visual, optical, and mechanical measurement of parts using metrology devices such as hand tools, microscopes, spectrophotometers, FTIRs, and transmission setups.
Highlight issues and participate in troubleshooting efforts.
Assist with training less experienced team members.
Cross trains to be able to work in multiple production areas.
Handle and Clean Specialty Fiber Optics, Precision Optics, and mechanical components.
Sort and count parts and materials.
Examine parts and materials for defects.
Must be able to understand written work instructions and technical drawings for a wide range of products to properly manufacture the final product to the highest of quality standards with a goal of zero scrap or rework.
Maintain proper records in our Manufacturing Database.
Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts.
Comply with the company safety program and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.