Thin Film Engineer

🕒 June 10

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $77k - $87k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

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Materion Corporation

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏭 Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Materion Corporation is a global provider of high-tech solutions in electronic materials, performance materials, and precision optics. With over 100 years of material sciences knowledge, the company collaborates with partners to identify megatrends, drive emerging technologies, and advance scientific breakthroughs. Materion specializes in a variety of products, including high performance alloys, beryllium products, composite & clad metals, and precision optics. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion operates 32 locations worldwide, serving countries with a workforce of 3,700 employees and generating over $1. 7 billion in sales.

📋 Description

• Develop, design and optimize optical thin film coating designs to meet customer specifications • Create detailed manufacturing plans for new product opportunities • Provide process engineering support, guidance and instruction to support manufacturing • Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. • Collaborate with Sales, Production, QA, EHS and R&D teams to integrate innovative solutions and ensure alignment on process improvements. • Mentor and train technicians and operators on optimized processes and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team. • Establish & monitor integrated project schedule to include all phases of development. Develop & track projects using Microsoft Project or similar project scheduling tool.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar technical discipline) or equivalent experience in engineering and process development. • 0- 3 years of Engineering experience in manufacturing process development, optics or optical coating technologies is preferred. • Understand and operate metrology equipment used for characterizing thin films, including spectrophotometry and interferometry • Experience in a low volume / high mix product environment is an asset • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel at all levels, customers and suppliers • Experience with SPC, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing skills in problem solving, statistics, manufacturing quality, and quality principles • Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and MS Project or similar planning software. • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SPC tools, DOE, and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone). Track record of successful project management experience, leading multiple projects simultaneously. Background in high-mix, low-volume production environments.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to grow • Professional development and learning opportunities