Coating Manufacturing Engineer

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Overview

The Coating Manufacturing Engineer provides hands-on engineering support for thin-film optical coating manufacturing, with a focus on maintaining stable production processes, troubleshooting issues, and improving quality, yield, and efficiency. This role supports Ion-Beam Sputtering (IBS) and E-beam Evaporation processes, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve production challenges and implement sustainable improvements.

The position also supports new product introductions, process documentation, and technician training to ensure reliable, repeatable manufacturing performance.

• •Strong hands-on troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• •Ability to respond effectively to production issues and prioritize manufacturing needs.
• •Strong collaboration skills across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Planning.
• •Ability to interpret technical drawings, customer specifications, and manufacturing data.
• •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• •Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and technician training.
• •Ability to work independently, take ownership of issues, and follow through on corrective actions.
• •Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• •Adaptability, sound judgment, and commitment to teamwork and company values.

• •Work is performed primarily in manufacturing and cleanroom environments, with some office activities.
• •Regular interaction with coating equipment, high-vacuum systems, tooling, and precision optical components.
• •Requires adherence to safety procedures, contamination control protocols, and PPE requirements.
• •Requires standing, walking, repetitive hand movements, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• •Primarily day shift, with occasional off-hours support for critical production needs.

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

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