Senior Optical Coating Engineer — Thin-Film & Vacuum Coatings

IPG Photonics Corporation; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Pet Insurance

Bright Horizons backup care

Job summary

IPG Photonics Corporation in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Senior Optical Coating Engineer to lead the development of optical coatings and oversee coating processes at a state-of-the-art facility. You will apply deep expertise in thin-film coatings, vacuum deposition equipment, and metrology to design and implement coatings across UV to near-IR spectral ranges.

The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams, ongoing process improvements, and the management of multiple technical tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, preferably with a concentration in Thin Films, Optics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Electron Beam, Ion Beam Sputtering, and Ion‑Assisted optical thin‑film deposition technologies, along with a broad understanding of vacuum equipment operation.
• Strong knowledge of thin‑film theory, modeling software, and optical coating design concepts.
• Strong knowledge of optical and coating materials, with experience in cleanroom operations, optics handling, cleaning, and contamination control, including UV applications.
• Extensive experience in optical coating design and development of processes for laser optics.
• Experience with deep UV and vacuum UV coatings.
• Strong knowledge and experience in optical thin‑film metrology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical assignments and effectively organize and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across broader company projects and cross‑functional teams.
• 10+ years of direct industry experience in optical coating.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support the company’s optical coating development program.
• Identify and address critical technical issues that impact program success, evaluate future concepts, and implement solutions aligned with company objectives.
• Provide technical input into technology choices and support the development of efficient optical coating operations.
• Evaluate development progress to help ensure new products meet program goals and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement coating designs, workflow controls, and production protocols.
• Monitor and report development process metrics and SPC data and support database traceability.
• Communicate development progress through reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including R&D activities, technical challenges, and upcoming priorities.
• Demonstrate accountability for assigned technical activities and contribute to the overall success of the group.

Skills

Thin film coating expertise

Electron Beam deposition

Ion Beam Sputtering

Ion‑Assisted deposition

Thin-film theory & modeling

Optical coating design concepts

Optical thin-film metrology

Cleanroom operations & contamination控制

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Strong communication & collaboration

10+ years coating experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering (Thin Films/Optics preferred)

Job description

IPG Photonics Corporation in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Senior Optical Coating Engineer to lead the development of optical coatings and oversee coating processes at a state-of-the-art facility. You will apply deep expertise in thin-film coatings, vacuum deposition equipment, and metrology to design and implement coatings across UV to near-IR spectral ranges.

The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams, ongoing process improvements, and the management of multiple technical tasks