Syntec Optics
Coating Engineer
Rochester, NY
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 43 days ago
Data AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft Office
About the role
- This role working closely with other engineers and manufacturing staff.
- The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.
Responsibilities
- The Coating Engineer provides engineering support for vacuum thin-film coating processes used in the manufacturing of optical components.
- Provide engineering support for PVD optical coating production, spanning development, production support, and process sustainment.
- Work closely with design, and other manufacturing teams to transition coating solutions into stable and repeatable production processes.
- Support Operations through guidance on substrate preparation, cleaning methods, coating materials, process parameters, tooling, and manufacturing improvements.
- Enhance coating designs and deposition processes with a focus on yield, performance consistency, scalability, and cost control.
- Drive problem-solving and corrective action efforts for coating process issues using structured analysis methods.
- Develop and deliver training to technicians on optical coating processes, equipment use, and standard operating practices.
- Track process performance and lead initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency.
- Support the optimization and troubleshooting of optical coating equipment and associated processes.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required, depending on candidate skill set and on an as-needed basis to support evolving business needs.
- Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Bachelor’s degree in optical, electrical, manufacturing or mechanical engineering.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in optical, electrical, manufacturing or mechanical engineering. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Familiar with optical testing such as spectrophotometry, stress measurements, environmental testing and laser damage.
- Basic analytical skills, including basic statistical analysis.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.
- Must possess experience related to troubleshooting and repairing optical coating chambers.
- Availability outside of normal business hours to answer technical related questions.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
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