Coating Scientist

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POSITION SUMMARY

Advanced Thin Films (ATF) designs and manufacturers optics, including fabrication of substrates and the deposition of thin films, to create custom optical coatings for cutting-edge laser systems.  This position is responsible for accelerating ATF’s capabilities to make optics including developing spectrally complex coating designs to meet the needs of the high energy laser market, developing processes and tools to increase manufacturing efficiency and quality, and understanding the interplay between fabrication and coating to yield optimal optics.   To optimize coating capabilities, ATF plans to develop several models for coating-related processes.  This position will be instrumental in the development of these models and will require working closely with other engineers to optimize coatings for manufacturability, high laser damage thresholds, and low stress coatings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing and depositing optical coatings that meet specifications and are optimized for manufacturability and technical performance.
• Working with the ATF team to optimize optical coating designs and processes for the high laser damage thresholds.
• Metrology of optical components and designs.
• Modeling of optical properties and how these properties change based on processing parameters.
• Working with a team of engineers and scientists to meet project deadlines.
• Assisting with the writing of the following types of documents as needed:  progress reports, patents, manuals, white papers, and proposals.
• Produce optics for commercial sales as well as internal development projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate exceptional initiative in seeking out problems and solutions of all sizes
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Read and understand a variety of job-related instructions and documents, including engineering drawings
• Collect, compile and understand basic mathematical calculations and statistical data
• Set personal deadlines and project schedules
• Develop, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and time
• Document meticulously
• Demonstrate and practice a detail-oriented approach to work
• Identify, research and resolve issues
• Work well with time and resource limitations
• Acquire substantial knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and products
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with optical test equipment
• Demonstrate a working knowledge lasers, optics, and metrology equipment
• Demonstrate mechanical skill

• Train employees

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. or higher in a field related to lasers such as optics or physics or related field or the equivalence in work experience. Ph.D. or M.S. preferred
• Experience with optical design software such as Optilayer preferred
• In compliance with federal contracting, US Citizenship is required. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Operate computerized equipment and perform calculations
• Bend as is necessary for sitting, using computers, using the telephone, and computer mouse
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Operate testing and measuring equipment
• Bend as is necessary for lifting from waist to operate testing equipment
• Apply force to adjust and operate testing equipment, turn knobs and cranks
• Manipulate fragile parts into and out of equipment to measure size and shape
• Grasp objects in order to turn, wipe, adjust instrumentation and safely use sharp instruments
• Twist and turn wrists and forearms to perform inspection of optics and to operate testing equipment and computer
• Bend at the neck to perform inspection and testing of optics and related equipment

PHYSICAL CLASSIFICATION OF JOB

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

* All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. *

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Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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