Optical Coating Engineer - Precision Production & Quality

IDEX Corporation; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Optical Coating Engineer to support production by applying coating knowledge and ensuring delivery, quality, and yield. You will work with the coating department to meet customer specifications and contribute to continuous improvement and new product development.

The role involves operating coating processes across multiple plants, maintaining documentation, inspecting components, and using spectrophotometers to assess coating performance,

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and practical skills.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances and specifications.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage multiple coating processes across at least two coating plants.
• Complete and maintain production documentation, route cards, and process records.
• Use spectrophotometers and other measuring equipment to assess coating performance.
• Monitor coating processes and identify issues, taking corrective action.
• Identify coating defects and understand causes and prevention methods.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and coating requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Precision

Teamwork

Shift work

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Coating equipment

Job description

IDEX Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Optical Coating Engineer to support production by applying coating knowledge and ensuring delivery, quality, and yield. You will work with the coating department to meet customer specifications and contribute to continuous improvement and new product development.

The role involves operating coating processes across multiple plants, maintaining documentation, inspecting components, and using spectrophotometers to assess coating performance,