Thin Films R&D Lab Technologist (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories’ Thin Films Department seeks a qualified engineer/scientist to design, develop, and optimize thin films and coatings for national security applications. The role focuses on deposition processes, surface engineering, and advanced characterization to advance technology and reliability.

You will work onsite in Albuquerque, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supervise equipment contracts, and contribute to safety documentation and PM scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in laboratory and/or maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing vacuum systems.
• Experience depositing thin films using at least one vapor deposition method
• Experience with CW and pulsed lasers including laser optics, imaging devices, and diagnostics
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Responsibilities

• Support staff in safely operating and maintaining thin film deposition systems in supporting research, prototyping, and production activities
• Execute complex deposition designs that include can thick coatings
• Investigate produced thin films and engineered surfaces using different materials characterization techniques,
• Perform calibration and alignment checks and adjust or modifications, as needed,
• Prepare substrates, characterize samples utilizing a variety of techniques (optical, electrical, surface, roughness, stress, etc.), and troubleshooting vacuum systems
• Oversee equipment contracts and vendor support personnel activities.

Skills

Thin film deposition

Laser optics

Materials characterization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Vacuum deposition equipment

Laser optics equipment

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories’ Thin Films Department seeks a qualified engineer/scientist to design, develop, and optimize thin films and coatings for national security applications. The role focuses on deposition processes, surface engineering, and advanced characterization to advance technology and reliability.

You will work onsite in Albuquerque, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supervise equipment contracts, and contribute to safety documentation and PM scheduling.