Optical Society of Southern California ยท 2 months ago
Thin Film Process Engineer - Torrance, CA - Abrisa Technologies
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expAbrisa Technologies designs, manufactures and distributes precision optical coating solutions and custom fabricated glass optical products. The Thin Film Process Engineer will be responsible for developing optical thin film coatings and ensuring the quality of the coating processes.
Research
Responsibilities
Researches, designs, and develops optical thin film coatings, materials, coating processes, and related tooling
Oversees the formulation of optical thin film coating run instructions and procedures and ensures implementation
Determines cause and corrective procedures for failed coating runs
Determines coating and test equipment manufacturing capability/test accuracy and recommends equipment upgrades, modifications, and/or improvements
Develops in-depth familiarity of all coating and metrology equipment, to include operation and related theory
Writes new equipment procedural methods in an easily understood format
Performs vacuum chamber troubleshooting as required
Ensures specific projects as assigned by management are professionally completed and delivered on time
Trains and educates personnel involved with job processes and maintenance procedures (machines, materials, and process techniques)
Attends production and other meetings as required
Provides regular updates to the Engineering Manager on the status of existing projects
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the organization
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, procedures, specifications, etc
Computer fluency is required, especially Microsoft Office
Ability to work with an ERP System and maintain transactional accuracy is required
Strong statistical background, including ability to design complex experiments and analyze statistical data
Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of technical skill, including relatively non-technical product builders through to senior engineering and management personnel of suppliers and customers
Strong skills in root cause analysis and formal problem solving
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Materials, Chemical or Mechanical), or alternatively a Bachelor of Science in Physics
2-5 years of experience as a Process Engineer in a PVD thin film coatings environment
Knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, statistical process control and problem-solving techniques
Communicate effectively (both oral and written), relay instructions and information clearly, and provide feedback when appropriate to ensure instructions are understood clearly
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and work from technical drawings and instructions
Preferred
Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
Understanding of optical coating process and thin film processing and measurement techniques preferred
Understanding of design and evaluation of optical coatings preferred, but not mandatory
Experience with thin film optical materials and thin film optical characterization techniques preferred, but not mandatory
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Optical Society of Southern California
The Optical Society of Southern California is a local section of the Optical Society (OSA) founded to increase and disseminate the knowledge of optics and closely allied sciences.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase