Coating Engineer III

Attalon, Inc.; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Murrieta, CA, is seeking a seasoned Thin Film Coating Engineer to lead design, development and deployment of coating processes for advanced optics used in aerospace and defense.

You will design, document and optimize deposition methods, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive program execution with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication, blueprint literacy, and hands‑on experience with thermal/e- beam evaporation, sputtering, and CVD, along with SolidWorks

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in engineering or equivalent experience; physics/optics/materials/mechanical/electrical disciplines preferred.
• 5+ years in thin film coating engineering; aerospace experience is a plus; or 3-4 years with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, control and repeatability of thin film deposition processes; ensures designs meet specifications; creates design docs, test procedures, BOMs and work instructions.
• Develops and implements robust coating operations practices into daily work.
• Supports operations with complex coating process troubleshooting and equipment downtime resolution.
• Assists maintenance in preventative maintenance and repair procedures.
• Resolves technical issues in coating operations and identifies root causes with corrective actions.
• Leads corrective action teams for quality and yield improvements.
• Supports manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Strong verbal and written technical

Read blueprints

Analytical problem solving

DOE/SOE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Attalon / Location Overview Join Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense team in Murrieta, CA. We are a center of excellence for advanced optics and optical systems. We’re shaping the future of aerospace and defense through precision engineering and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to lead the development of world-class optical technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Attalon / Location Overview Join Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense team in Murrieta, CA. We are a center of excellence for advanced optics and optical systems. We’re shaping the future of aerospace and defense through precision engineering and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to lead the development of world-class optical technologies, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the development, control and repeatability of thin film deposition processes on assigned projects; ensures product designs meet customer specifications and technical requirements; develops design documentation, test procedures, Bills of Materials, and manufacturing work instructions with assistance from manufacturing engineering and operations personnel.
• Develops, establishes and implements robust training and coating operations best-practices into department daily work
• Provides meaningful support of the operations team in complex optical coating process troubleshooting and equipment downtime or maintenance issues
• Assists equipment maintenance personnel in developing, documenting and implementing preventative maintenance and equipment repair procedures.
• Resolves technical issues as they arise during coating operations with assistance from manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and operations personnel; identifies root causes of manufacturing problems using analytical techniques; provides clear and concise corrective action reports.
• Troubleshoots product quality and production yield problems and leads corrective action teams.
• Supports manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered on time.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum BS in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably in physics, optics, materials science, electrical or mechanical engineering and/or
• 5+ years in thin film coating engineering experience, preferably at an aerospace company- candidates with advanced degrees might require less experience; or 3-4 years and a Master’s degree

Skills

• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software, including MS Word, Excel, Access, some CAD (Solidworks preferred), to support requirements for technical reports and analytical studies.
• Strong hands‑on experience in multiple conventional thin film deposition technologies (thermal and electron‑beam evaporation, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition) including tooling design. Must possess a thorough understanding of the physics and practical mechanics of these processes.
• Strong hands‑on experience in pre‑coat substrate cleaning methodologies
• Strong hands‑on experience in characterization of coating performance.
• Strong hands‑on experience in coating design using a conventional software package.
• Must be capable of reading blueprints.
• Experience in process design, development and project planning is desired.
• Ability to lead technical program presentations internally and for customers.
• Strong analytical, fault isolation, and problem solving skills. DOE and SOE experience strongly desired.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details required.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining drawings, procedures, process routers and Bills of Materials with full documentation and configuration control

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.