Semiconductor Coatings Engineer – R&D & Applications

Oerlikon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a PrC CSC Semiconductor Manager for our Amherst, NY facility to drive coating technologies and project management for semiconductor applications. The role emphasizes converting customer needs into high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions while coordinating with Product Line Manager – Components, Americas.

You will lead R&D activities, transfer technologies to production, and train engineers. Travel up to 20% to US, Taiwan, Japan, and Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in PVD/PACDV or surface treatments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability and experience in project planning to support products and customers’ needs.
• Broad R&D and commercialization experience from concept to product launch.
• Strong PVD and PACVD process knowledge.
• Proficient in DOE methodology.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute plans in collaboration with Sales and Operations to increase the introduction of new coating technologies and processes that help profitably expand the company’s geographic and industrial footprint.
• Interacts with Product Managers to provide technical solutions while making sure that the customer requirements are fully understood.
• Develops and fosters customer relationships to obtain a good understanding of customer requirements and objectives.
• Serves as the primary technical point of contact for key semiconductor customers.
• Leads the implementation of sampling and prototype projects from inception to production.
• Responsible for the technical realization of all process steps including coating, testing, fixturing, cleaning and other pre‑and post‑treatments.

Skills

PVD/PACDV experience

Surface treatment technologies

DOE methodology

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Inventor

SAP

Salesforce

ProPlan

MS Office

Profilometry

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking a PrC CSC Semiconductor Manager for our Amherst, NY facility to drive coating technologies and project management for semiconductor applications. The role emphasizes converting customer needs into high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions while coordinating with Product Line Manager – Components, Americas.

You will lead R&D activities, transfer technologies to production, and train engineers. Travel up to 20% to US, Taiwan, Japan, and Europe is expected.