Optical Thin-Film Process Engineer - Sputter Deposition

COHERENT

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

COHERENT in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks an experienced process engineer to design, implement, and optimize optical thin film coating processes across multiple chambers. You will analyze data, drive improvements, and collaborate with development, manufacturing, maintenance, and design teams to ensure compatibility and quality.

You will develop new tooling, support product introductions, and lead improvement initiatives in manufacturing systems with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of reactive magnetron sputter deposition processes and thin film growth interrelationships.
In-depth knowledge of thin film design theory and design code development.
Experience with statistical software and interpreting statistics for clear communication.
Experience reducing process variations using root-cause problem solving to implement resolutions.
Knowledge of optical thin film metrology for telecom and life sciences filters.
Familiarity with LabVIEW/Python/MATLAB coding for equipment control and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for optical thin film coatings used in telecom product lines.
Oversee production activities in multiple chambers and manage automated coating platforms to achieve quality, yield, and throughput targets.
Analyze manufacturing data to evaluate process performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess new designs and ensure compatibility with manufacturing and measurement capabilities.
Develop and integrate new tools and processes to facilitate new product introduction and streamline operations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in process engineering and manufacturing systems.