Staff Optical Coating Process Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Have in-depth knowledge of reactive magnetron sputtering processes and their relationship to thin-film growth processes sufficient to understand their effects on optical, structural and mechanical properties of multilayer thin films.
• Have sufficient analytical knowledge of automated thin film vacuum sputter deposition chamber operation to support Process change decisions regarding; Programmable Logic Controllers, Agility HMI automation, process control interfaces, process control setup, laser monitoring, Manufacturing execution system and database interface.
• Have in-depth knowledge and experience with vacuum equipment including, pumps, valves, feedthroughs, Mass flow valves, pressure gauges, magnetron cathodes, heaters and heat control systems.
• Understand Optical thin-film design theory and how to use Optical thin-film design codes for characterizing manufacturing errors.
• Working knowledge of basic design building blocks, effective indices and the various applications of symmetric design components.
• Analytical knowledge of automated Optical monitoring systems used for accurate layer thickness control of coatings with as many as 400 layers and synchronous control of deposition process.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data from radiometric fiber optic measurement system utilizing grin lenses and tunable laser sources.
• Work together with engineers in a team environment where project actions are interdependent upon multiple team members where shared ideas may be accepted or challenged in an effort to achieve the best outcome for all.
• Responsible for daily decisions on process, product and equipment problems and their impact on production costs and on-time delivery commitments.
• Develop new tools and processes for manufacturing new products and integrate them into the manufacturing systems.
• Interact closely with the Manufacturing team to monitor and clarify procedures.
• Support Planning and Manufacturing to optimize product flow, throughput and on-time delivery goals.
• Perform continuous process improvement and development of tools to assist engineering and manufacturing in evaluation of processes, diagnosis of equipment failures, product and business.
• Support decisions using measurable statistics.
• Maintain and optimize predictive tools to maximize run yields and minimize downtime.
• Write or modify work instructions for tasks associated with coating processes, measurement instrumentation and software tool utilized by technicians.
• Participate in major development efforts driven by Management and work together with Senior engineers to identify how to best support the effort.
• Communicate well with outside vendors and customers, fostering good working relationships.

Education & Experience

• BS degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or related field
• 5 years of professional optical coating process engineering in manufacturing

Skills

• In depth knowledge of reactive magnetron sputter deposition processes, thin film growth processes and their interrelationships
• In depth knowledge of thin film design theory, thin film design code development and product application
• General knowledge of statistical software packages, interpretation of statistics and an ability to clearly communicate statistical results to others
• Experience Decreasing/Eliminating process variations using problem solving methodologies to; understand root causes, confirm hypotheses, implement resolutions, and optimize improvement
• General knowledge optical thin film metrology for telecommunication filters
• Familiarity with Matlab/Visual Basic/Labview/Python codes for equipment control and data analysis and proficient in one of these languages
• Have proficient general computer skills. Some examples are; experience with commercial thin film software, and other programs, Word, Excel, power point etc.
• Experience TFCALC preferred

Working Conditions

• Shift and 'on-call' work may be required, particularly where manufacturing/production equipment is in continual 24-hour operation.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and move up to 25lbs without assistance

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp:
• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

About Us

• Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.
• Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.
• It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.
• Come Join Us!