Thin Film Engineer

EDMUND OPTICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDMUND OPTICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an Optical Thin Film Engineer to lead coating design strategies, optimize processes, and support clients. You will work on optics-focused coatings, process improvements, and staff training in Singapore.

The role requires 3+ years in optics manufacturing or related fields, familiarity with coating design software, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Expect collaborative teamwork and hands-on production support.

Qualifications

• 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 with optical coating design software TFCalc, Filmstar, Macleod, or Optiayer.
• Strong analytical skills to independently analyze and solve coating process problems.
• Effective communication skills to present results clearly and collaborate with teams.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field (preferred).
• Experience in optical thin film coatings manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of modern thin film coating production technologies (preferred).
• Understanding of optical principles, coatings design, fabrication and optical physics (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design optical coatings that meet customer and internal specs to ensure product quality and performance.
• Develop and implement coating designs and processes to optimize manufacturing yields and reduce costs.
• Optimize chamber configurations to enhance deposition of thin films for better production outcomes.
• Provide technical support to maintain and troubleshoot coating operations for reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of design, development and production processes for compliance.
• Report project status and progress to supervisors to aid decision-making.
• Train production staff in operating precision coating processes to boost capabilities and adherence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support operations goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

3+ years optics experience

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field

Tools

TFCalc

Filmstar

Macleod

Optiayer

Job description

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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

About you

• 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 Optiayer

• 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

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field (preferred)

• Experience in optical thin film coatings manufacturing environment (preferred)

• Knowledge of modern thin film coating production technologies including thermal evaporation, electron beam evaporation, ion-assisted deposition, and magnetron sputtering (preferred)

• Understanding of optical principles, coatings, design, fabrication, optical physics, and opto-mechanical principles within the optical industry (preferred)