Syntec Optics

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Syntec Optics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.