Optical Coating Technician III: Precision Thin-Film

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a technician to operate optical coating chambers, implement design strategies, and manage coating equipment. You will participate in coating processes, documentation, production, analysis, and inspection of optics to be coated.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with researchers and vendors in a manufacturing environment. Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in optics, electro-optics, physics, or mechanical technology with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with laser system alignment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical coating equipment to manufacture high-damage threshold coatings.
• Perform metrology measurements for coating characterization.
• Maintain run and maintenance logs for coating runs.
• Keep vacuum coating chamber clean and inspected for defects.
• Oversee coating equipment usage and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Heavy optics handling

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in optics/electro-optics/physics/mechanical technology

Tools

Metrology equipment

Vacuum coating equipment

MS Word/Excel

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks a technician to operate optical coating chambers, implement design strategies, and manage coating equipment. You will participate in coating processes, documentation, production, analysis, and inspection of optics to be coated.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with researchers and vendors in a manufacturing environment. Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience are required.