Thin Film Engineer

Edmund Optics Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field

Tools

TFCalc

Filmstar

Macleod

Optilayer

Job description

Brief Summary

As an Optical Thin Film Engineer, you'll drive design strategies, operational optimization, and client satisfaction. Your responsibilities include optics-focused coating design, process optimization, technical support, and staff training.

Job Description

• Design optical coatings that meet customer and internal specifications to ensure product quality and performance
• Develop and implement coating designs and processes to optimize manufacturing efficiencies and yields while minimizing costs
• Optimize chamber configurations to enhance the deposition of optical thin films for improved production outcomes
• Provide technical support to maintain and troubleshoot coating operations, ensuring consistent process reliability
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of processes and procedures related to design, development, and production for compliance and knowledge sharing
• Report project status and progress regularly and accurately to supervisors to facilitate informed decision-making
• Train production staff in operating precision optical coating processes to enhance team capabilities and process adherence
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support operational goals

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in optics manufacturing, solar, semiconductor, vacuum industry, or thin film background with at least 1-2 years in optical coating design and production
• Proficiency in utilizing optical coating design software such as TFCalc, Filmstar, Macleod, or Optilayer
• Strong analytical skills to independently analyze and solve technical problems in coating processes
• Effective communication skills to deliver clear written and oral presentations and collaborate within teams

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field
• Experience in optical thin film coatings manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of modern thin film coating production technologies including thermal evaporation, electron beam evaporation, ion-assisted deposition, and magnetron sputtering
• Understanding of optical principles, coatings, design, fabrication, optical physics, and opto-mechanical principles within the optical industry