Optical Thin Film Engineer: Coatings Design & Optimization

Edmund Optics Singapore Pte Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Edmund Optics Singapore Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Optical Thin Film Engineer. You will design optical coatings, optimize processes, provide technical support, and train staff to meet customer specs.

The role requires hands-on experience with deposition technologies and coating design software, plus strong analytical and communication skills to drive quality and efficiency. You will work cross-functionally with production, QA, and customers, ensuring documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years in optics manufacturing or related field with coating design experience.
Proficiency in optical coating design software (TFCalc/Filmstar/Macleod/Optilayer).
Strong analytical skills to solve coating process issues.
Effective written and oral communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Design optical coatings that meet customer and internal specs for quality and performance.
Develop and implement coating designs and processes to optimize manufacturing efficiencies and yields while minimizing costs.
Optimize chamber configurations to enhance deposition of optical thin films for better production outcomes.
Provide technical support to maintain and troubleshoot coating operations, ensuring process reliability.
Maintain documentation of processes and procedures for compliance and knowledge sharing.
Report project status to supervisors to support informed decisions.
Train production staff in operating precision optical coating processes to enhance team capabilities and adherence.