Brief Summary
As an Optical Thin Film Engineer, you'll drive design strategies, operational optimization, and client satisfaction. Your responsibilities include optics-focused coating design, process optimization, technical support, and staff training.
Job Description
Design optical coatings that meet customer and internal specifications to ensure product quality and performance
Develop and implement coating designs and processes to optimize manufacturing efficiencies and yields while minimizing costs
Optimize chamber configurations to enhance the deposition of optical thin films for improved production outcomes
Provide technical support to maintain and troubleshoot coating operations, ensuring consistent process reliability
Maintain accurate documentation and records of processes and procedures related to design, development, and production for compliance and knowledge sharing
Report project status and progress regularly and accurately to supervisors to facilitate informed decision-making
Train production staff in operating precision optical coating processes to enhance team capabilities and process adherence
Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support operational goals
Required competencies and certifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience in optics manufacturing, solar, semiconductor, vacuum industry, or thin film background with at least 1-2 years in optical coating design and production
Proficiency in utilizing optical coating design software such as TFCalc, Filmstar, Macleod, or Optilayer
Strong analytical skills to independently analyze and solve technical problems in coating processes
Effective communication skills to deliver clear written and oral presentations and collaborate within teams
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field
Experience in optical thin film coatings manufacturing environment
Knowledge of modern thin film coating production technologies including thermal evaporation, electron beam evaporation, ion-assisted deposition, and magnetron sputtering
Understanding of optical principles, coatings, design, fabrication, optical physics, and opto-mechanical principles within the optical industry
Edmund Optics
is a leading, global provider of optical technology solutions that has served a variety of markets since 1942. Our vision is to be the world’s preferred supplier of optical components. Headquartered in Barrington, New Jersey, USA, we have global manufacturing warehouse facilities and sales offices all over the world.
Edmund Optics
believes that diverse and inclusive teams provide better solutions and services, which are critical to our vision. As such, we are committed to become a champion in this space and make Edmund Optics
the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace within the Optics and Photonics Industry and beyond. We rely on every leader, every partner, and most importantly, every employee to make Edmund Optics
better.