Material Engineering

Company Description A fast-growing high-tech laser company based in Rochester, NY welcomes a Material or Laser/Optical Engineer/Technician to join our dynamic team. The company is a leader in advanced laser material processing technologies, which have been extensively featured by media coverages, including 5 New York Times articles and numerous documentaries. The company invites highly motivated and passionate individuals with strong technical know-how and hands-on experience to join our growing team.ResponsibilitiesPerform advanced material laser functionalization projects with the state-of-art laser machining.Work on problem assessment and providing customized technical solutions.Learn new skills to advance technological developments.Work independently or with a project team collaboratively for problem-solving.Prepare technical documents, proposals, and presentations.Assist with technical evaluation, solution suggestions, and cost estimates.Participate in customer meetings by working with the marketing team.Prepare documentation of all types: schematic diagrams, maintenance logs, instruction manuals.Perform other studies consistent with the scope of the position.QualificationsFor the material engineer position, a degree ranging from BS to PhD in materials science, surface engineering, physics, chemical engineering, or a closed-related field.Strong experience in the developing and testing of superhydrophobic/superoleophobic/slippery/superhydrophilic treatments, Scratch-resistant coatings (hard coats).Strong experiences with thin film deposition techniques (spray coating, sol-gel, dip coating, spin coating, PVD, CVD, sputtering).Strong understanding of materials science, surface chemistry, or physics.Knowledge of laser safety and standards.Fast learner, preferrable with experience working with optics and lasers.Experience in laser-matter interaction is a plus.