Optical Coatings Engineer

NCSL International; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

NCSL International is seeking an Optical Coatings Engineer to join our team. You will contribute to development, design, characterization, and optimization of optical coatings for diverse applications.

The role welcomes engineers from all experience levels with a strong technical foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and a drive to produce high-performance coating solutions for demanding optical applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with optical coatings, thin-film optics, vacuum deposition, or optical characterization is preferred.
• Strong understanding of optics, thin-film principles, and material properties.
• Experience with optical modeling or thin-film design software is a plus.
• Ability to analyze experimental data and troubleshoot technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical coating solutions for a variety of substrates, wavelengths, and performance requirements.
• Develop coating designs using optical modeling and thin-film design techniques.
• Analyze coating performance including transmission, reflection, absorption, durability, and environmental stability.
• Work with coating deposition processes and equipment to develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Characterize optical coatings using spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, and other measurement equipment.
• Troubleshoot coating performance, process variation, and manufacturing issues.
• Develop and document coating specifications, processes, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams.
• Support prototype development, process qualification, and transition of coatings into production.
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend improvements to coating designs and processes.
• Stay current with developments in thin-film materials, deposition technologies, optical modeling, and coating characterization.

Skills

Optical coatings

Thin-film optics

Vacuum deposition

Optical modeling

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science/EE/ME

Tools

Spectrophotometry

Ellipsometry

Job description

Optical Coatings Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: All Experience Levels

About the Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Optical Coatings Engineer to join our team. This role will be involved in the development, design, characterization, and optimization of optical coatings for a wide range of applications.

We welcome candidates ranging from early-career engineers to experienced optical coatings professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and an interest in developing high-performance coating solutions for demanding optical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical coating solutions for a variety of substrates, wavelengths, and performance requirements
• Develop coating designs using optical modeling and thin-film design techniques
• Analyze coating performance including transmission, reflection, absorption, durability, and environmental stability
• Work with coating deposition processes and equipment to develop and optimize manufacturing processes
• Characterize optical coatings using spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, and other measurement equipment
• Troubleshoot coating performance, process variation, and manufacturing issues
• Develop and document coating specifications, processes, test procedures, and technical reports
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams
• Support prototype development, process qualification, and transition of coatings into production
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend improvements to coating designs and processes
• Stay current with developments in thin-film materials, deposition technologies, optical modeling, and coating characterization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with optical coatings, thin-film optics, vacuum deposition, or optical characterization is preferred
• Strong understanding of optics, thin-film principles, and material properties
• Experience with optical modeling or thin-film design software is a plus
• Ability to analyze experimental data and troubleshoot technical problems
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Skills

• Thin-film optical design and modeling
• Optical coating deposition technologies
• Vacuum systems and deposition equipment
• Spectrophotometry and ellipsometry
• Optical metrology and characterization
• Materials science and thin-film materials
• Process development and optimization
• Statistical analysis and experimental design
• Technical documentation and engineering reports
• Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a broad range of optical coating technologies and applications
• Hands-on involvement in research, development, testing, and manufacturing
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• PTO
• 401K
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance