Viavisolutions
R&D Roll Coating Engineer – Thin Film Optics
Santa Rosa, CA USA
No sponsorship$102k-$189kDetected 4 days ago
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About the role
- This role focuses on early‑stage formulation evaluation, process development, and prototyping of precision optical films used in cutting‑edge optical systems, displays, sensors, and photonic components.
Responsibilities
- Develop, refine, and validate roll‑to‑roll coating processes for advanced thin‑film optical materials.
- Design and execute structured experiments (DOE) to explore process‑material interactions and determine optimal coating conditions for experimental formulations.
- Develop new coating strategies for multi‑layer optical stacks, nanostructured films, high‑precision functional layers, or specialty surface treatments.
- Conduct hands‑on trials on pilot roll‑to‑roll equipment to validate newly developed processes.
- Identify constraints or risks associated with scale‑up and propose design or formulation modifications to improve manufacturability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, or related technical field.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in roll‑to‑roll coating or thin‑film development within R&D or advanced materials environments.
- Experience performing structured experiments (DOE), data analysis, and root‑cause investigations.
- Proficiency with analytical tools such as Minitab, JMP, or Python‑based analysis.
- Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.
- If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
- Required:
- Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
- Preferred:
- Experience developing thin‑film optical materials, multilayer optical stacks, interference coatings, polarization films, or related technologies.
- VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
- Job Posting Pay Range:
Nice to have
- Familiarity with optical metrology and thin‑film characterization techniques.
- Experience working in cleanroom or contamination‑controlled environments.
- Current DOD clearance
Skills
- Analyze defects and film anomalies and identify root causes through materials, mechanical, or process‑related investigations.
- Translate laboratory findings into scalable processes and establish the groundwork for manufacturing transfer.
- Work closely with equipment engineering, quality engineering, and manufacturing technology teams to advance new product concepts.
Compensation
- 188,500 Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.
Benefits
- VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U
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