Senior Process Engineer

Excelitas Technologies

Provide manufacturing support for optical thin film coatings to ensure on-time delivery and production targets are met.
Lead new process introduction activities, including process development, capability enhancement, and machine upgrades.
Drive continual improvement initiatives such as cycle time reduction and machine process transfer (in/out) to enhance productivity.
Provide technical support on proper substrate handling and integration into the coating environment, including substrate preparation methods.
Operate and utilize metrology instruments for thin film characterization, such as spectrophotometers.
Identify and diagnose production issues, collect and analyze supporting data, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to sustain process performance.
Develop and maintain documentation for thin film processes, including SOPs, work instructions, and coating process plans.
Support the Material Review Board (MRB) in the disposition of discrepant materials and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for NCMR cases.

Master’s / Bachelor’s / Diploma in Physics, Materials Science, Optics, or a relevant Engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years of thin film coating experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in optical thin film coatings is preferred.
Experience with thin film software and strong understanding of optical thin film design.
Hands-on experience in vacuum evaporation and Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) is preferred.
Proficiency in optical coating design software such as FILMSTAR, OptiLayer, TFCalc, or equivalent.
Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean principles; experience in implementation is an advantage.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).