Minimum BS in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably in physics, optics, materials science, electrical or mechanical engineering.
5+ years in thin film coating engineering experience, preferably in aerospace; advanced degrees may require less experience.
Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, and CAD software (Solidworks preferred).
Hands-on experience with various thin film deposition technologies and substrate cleaning methodologies.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and control of thin film deposition processes for projects.
Implement training and best practices for coating operations.
Support operations team in troubleshooting complex optical coating processes.
Assist in developing preventative maintenance and repair procedures for equipment.
Resolve technical issues during coating operations and provide corrective action reports.
Troubleshoot product quality and production yield problems, leading corrective action teams.
Ensure timely delivery of products by supporting manufacturing operations.
Benefits
Robust training and development opportunities.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Exposure to advanced thin film deposition technologies.
Opportunity to work on aerospace-related projects.
Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Leads the development, control and repeatability of thin film deposition processes on assigned projects; ensures product designs meet customer specifications and technical requirements; develops design documentation, test procedures, Bills of Materials, and manufacturing work instructions with assistance from manufacturing engineering and operations personnel.
Develops, establishes and implements robust training and coating operations best-practices into department daily work
Provides meaningful support of the operations team in complex optical coating process troubleshooting and equipment downtime or maintenance issues
Assists equipment maintenance personnel in developing, documenting and implementing preventative maintenance and equipment repair procedures.
Resolves technical issues as they arise during coating operations with assistance from manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and operations personnel; identifies root causes of manufacturing problems using analytical techniques; provides clear and concise corrective action reports.
Troubleshoots product quality and production yield problems and leads corrective action teams.
Supports manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered on time.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum BS in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably in physics, optics, materials science, electrical or mechanical engineering and/or
5+ years in thin film coating engineering experience, preferably at an aerospace company- candidates with advanced degrees might require less experience; or 3-4 years and a Master's degree
Skills
Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software, including MS Word, Excel, Access, some CAD (Solidworks preferred), to support requirements for technical reports and analytical studies.
Strong hands-on experience in multiple conventional thin film deposition technologies (thermal and electron-beam evaporation, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition) including tooling design. Must possess a thorough understanding of the physics and practical mechanics of these processes.
Strong hands-on experience in pre-coat substrate cleaning methodologies
Strong hands-on experience in characterization of coating performance.
Strong hands-on experience in coating design using a conventional software package.
Must be capable of reading blueprints.
Experience in process design, development and project planning is desired.
Ability to lead technical program presentations internally and for customers.
Strong analytical, fault isolation, and problem solving skills. DOE and SOE experience strongly desired.
Strong organizational skills and attention to details required.
Experience in preparing and maintaining drawings, procedures, process routers and Bills of Materials with full documentation and configuration control
