36Q Materion Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings Inc
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Thin Film Engineer Materion Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings

Remote · Boston, Massachusetts
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Materion seeks a Thin Film Engineer to lead optical coating design and manufacturing in Westford MA. The role involves developing coating designs creating manufacturing plans maintaining PVD processes while adapting to priorities and collaborating across teams. This position offers growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Develop design and optimize optical thin film coatings to meet customer specs
  • 2Create detailed manufacturing plans for new product opportunities
  • 3Provide process engineering support and instruction to manufacturing teams
  • 4Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma strategies to improve efficiency and quality
  • 5Ensure proper documentation resides in ERP systems
  • 6Validate SPC process troubleshooting MRB investigations and continuous improvement recommendations
  • 7Collaborate with Sales Production QA EHS and R&D to integrate innovative solutions
  • 8Facilitate communication and drive projects and status updates
  • 9Mentor technicians and operators on optimized processes fostering continuous improvement
  • 10Establish and track integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project
  • 11Develop and monitor project budgets throughout development cycles

Requirements11

  • 1Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics or related field
  • 20-3 years engineering experience in manufacturing process development optics or optical coating technologies preferred
  • 3Proficiency with metrology equipment such as spectrophotometry and interferometry
  • 4Experience in low volume high mix product environments
  • 5Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with company personnel customers and suppliers
  • 6Experience with SPC tools DOE and root cause analysis techniques
  • 7Track record of successful project management leading multiple simultaneous projects
  • 8Background in high-mix low-volume production environments
  • 9Ability to understand analyze and resolve complex technical problems
  • 10Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and MS Project
  • 11Security clearance eligibility and export compliance knowledge

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeremote
LocationBoston, Massachusetts
This is a remote position

Required Skills

optical thin film coating designLean ManufacturingSix SigmaSPCDOEroot cause analysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMS Projectspectrophotometryinterferometry
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