Operator/Lab Technician - Advanced Thin Film Coatings

A great opportunity to join a dynamic small business that specializes in developing and applying advanced thin film coatings. Some of our applications include: biocompatible coatings for implantable devices in the human body, coatings for state-of-the-art solar cells, energy efficient smart windows, and wear resistant coatings for high-speed aerospace components. Our company is a leader in developing innovative Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating technologies, in addition to other coating approaches.

Responsibilities:

·         Run production coating equipment.

·         Operate vacuum deposition equipment and other analytical equipment. 

·         Record production notes in logbook and on log-sheets.

·         Perform pre-coating inspections using a microscope and record observations.

·         Log production runs in and out

·         Collect and record data from production runs.

·         Responsible for day-to-day operation of multiple coating systems.

·         Assist with system setup and maintenance.

Qualifications:

·         AA degree or High School Diploma with 3+ years work experience in a lab or thin film coatings production environment.

·         2+ years work experience in thin film coatings.

·         Ability to operate vacuum deposition equipment.

·         Ability to operate analytical equipment such as a profilometer.

·         Good mechanical skills.

·         Must be able to keep good lab and production notes.

·         Must have good analytical and interpersonal skills.

A great opportunity to join a dynamic small business that specializes in developing and applying advanced thin film coatings