Optical Coatings Engineer

Mustang Vacuum Systems Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Mustang Vacuum Systems Inc. in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Optical Coatings Engineer to lead the development, design, and optimization of coatings for a wide range of optical applications. You will model, deposit, and characterize coatings to deliver high-performance solutions.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, document specifications, and support production transfer. The role requires strong math, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, plus hands-on experience with optical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in optical engineering, physics or related field.
• Experience with optical coatings and thin-film optics preferred.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical coating solutions for various substrates 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 to develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Characterize coatings using spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot coating performance, process variation and manufacturing issues.
• Document coating specifications, test procedures and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and production teams.
• Support prototype development and transition coatings into production.
• Perform root-cause analysis and propose design/process improvements.
• Stay current with thin-film materials and deposition technologies.

Skills

Optical coatings

Thin-film design

Optical modeling

Data analysis

Problem solving

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in optical/related field

Tools

Spectrophotometry

Ellipsometry

Vacuum deposition equipment

Optical modeling software

Job description

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