Onsite Thin Films Lab Technologist: Advanced Coatings

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a hands-on engineer to join the Thin Films Department. You will operate and optimize thin film deposition systems, develop coatings, and support surface engineering for national security applications.

Daily tasks include calibrating equipment, analyzing films with optical and electronic methods, and coordinating with vendors. A DOE clearance is required; Sandia offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• 3+ years in lab vacuum systems (cryo/turbo/mechanical) maintenance.
• Experience depositing thin films by vapor deposition.
• CW/pulsed laser knowledge: optics, imaging, diagnostics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in safely operating and maintaining thin film deposition systems.
• Execute complex deposition designs including thick coatings.
• Investigate films and surfaces using materials characterization techniques.
• Perform calibration and alignment, and adjust systems as needed.
• Prepare substrates and troubleshoot vacuum systems.
• Oversee equipment contracts and vendor support.

Skills

Vacuum systems experience

Thin film deposition

Laser optics & diagnostics

DOE clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a hands-on engineer to join the Thin Films Department. You will operate and optimize thin film deposition systems, develop coatings, and support surface engineering for national security applications.

Daily tasks include calibrating equipment, analyzing films with optical and electronic methods, and coordinating with vendors. A DOE clearance is required; Sandia offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.