Coating Engineer 1

Coating Engineer 1

Minimum 35 hrs/week; overtime as needed

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

This position is responsible for analysis, investigation and solution of complex optical thin film manufacturing processes and equipment.  Participates in the development design, presentation, documentation, specification and/or selection of equipment or processes.  Assigned area of responsibility includes all aspects of optical thin film manufacturing, with primary emphasis on research and development of new product and processes.

Duties:

• Process Development:  Develop and implement procedures for cleaning and coating optics
• Product Development:  Lead activities to develop new optical coatings to better meet customer spectral, mechanical and environmental requirements.   The engineer will work on a wide range of applications from DUV to MIR.
• Root Cause Analysis:  Track yields and implement root cause corrective action plans for DMR items generated from the department
• Optimization:  Suggest efficiency improvements for department
• Training:  Guide and train optical coating technicians 
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by the managing staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 year degree in Optics, Materials Science or other relevant engineering field.
• Familiarity with optical thin film processes and design desired. Ability to excel in a fast paced work environment.
• Well-developed set of interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of traditional and current optical thin film coating technologies.  
• Good mechanical aptitude including tooling and fixture design ability.        
• Good analytical and research skills.  
• Understanding of basic thin film coating theory.  
• Good presentation skills, written and oral.  Work effectively with personal computers and a variety of software.  
• Able to schedule and prioritize multiple project activities. 

((EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Optimax is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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