OPTEX SYSTEMS, INC. (APPLIED OPTICS CENTER)
THIN FILM ENGINEERING MANAGER
OPTEX SYSTEMS, INC. (APPLIED OPTICS CENTER), Warren, Michigan, United States
THIN FILM ENGINEERING MANAGER
Applied Optics Center (AOC), a Division of Optex Systems, Inc., is a world-class designer and manufacturer of precision optical assemblies that utilize our extensive thin-film coating expertise. For over 50 years, our state-of-the-art facility in Dallas, TX has produced a wide range of commercial and military optical coatings and precision assembled products.
The foundation of AOC’s successful history is our long-standing expertise in thin-film coating technology, from the deep ultraviolet to the far infrared portions of the light spectrum. Our world-class coating capability allows us to design and manufacture coatings and optical components for custom, application-specific high-volume production as well as smaller custom volumes and prototypes.
We’re proud to be the largest manufacturer of laser protection filters and sighting systems for the U.S. Army. But we never rest and will continue to evolve our processes and skills to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our experienced Applications Engineering Team has the know-how and tools to help you realize your optical design and translate it into production.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will manage a current group of 3 Engineers as well as manage the photolithography process and thin film coating of optics department. We work with small-scale challenges that will make a significant impact to the customer. We design, develop, and support the production lifecycle of electromagnetic grids and thin film coatings for various optical systems. It is our responsibility to evaluate and measure the performance of the resulting grids and coatings. If you enjoy understanding how a production process influences an end product, fast-paced work environment and learning new skills, this opportunity will be an exciting role for you!
The responsibilities include but not limited to supporting manufacturing processes for optics, performing spectral measurements, providing technical guidance to operators, and applying lean manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the role involves investigating failures, leading non-recurring efforts, participating in research and development, and driving the adoption of new technologies (capital investments, automation, robotics) to improve efficiency and quality.
Individuals with a strong desire to learn are highly encouraged to apply. If needed, there is an opportunity to be trained.
Basic Qualifications
Strongly prefer a local applicant. Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science. Prefer Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Physics, or related discipline from an accredited college.
Must have past experience managing a group of professional level. Engineering direct reports. Must have skills, experience and/or course work in one OR more of the following categories of manufacturing engineering:
Will ensure ISO 9001 standards throughout the coating process. Thin film - Coatings - Photolithography - Vacuum systems - Materials characterization Microsoft Office software experience.
Desired skills
Breadth in skills, experience and/or course work across multiple disciplines of manufacturing engineering is strongly desired. Examples include but not limited to: writing/reviewing work instructions (or standard operating procedure manuals), data analytics, automation, and maintaining the product lifecycle.
Candidates with thin film coating specialization will have skills and/or experience in the design, manufacturing (physical vapor deposition, ion beam sputtering, chemical vapor deposition), and metrology of optical thin film coatings.
Candidates with photolithography specialization will have skills and/or experience with semiconductor fabrication processes (wafer preparation, coating, exposure, development, and etching) and with photolithography equipment (steppers, scanners, and track system).
Previous experience in vacuum systems, physical vapor deposition, sputtering systems, and advanced plasma sources is a plus.
Previous experience or knowledge of a variety of analytical and metrology techniques including but not limited to spectrophotometry, ellipsometry, interferometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction.
Knowledge of process control techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and yield enhancement.
Demonstrated small team leadership skills. Ability to collaborate with other manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, operators, supervision, and electro-optical engineers to solve problems.
Having strong time management skills (ability to adjust priorities), ability to work independently, and able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams are critical skills to support on the floor production. This position is for first shift on a 9/80 schedule which is a 9 hour day 5 days in one week of the 2-week payroll period and 4 days in the 2nd week of the payroll period.
Successful
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Optex Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Optex Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Optex Systems are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Optex Systems will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will manage a current group of 3 Engineers as well as manage the photolithography process and thin film coating of optics department. We work with small-scale challenges that will make a significant impact to the customer. We design, develop, and support the production lifecycle of electromagnetic grids and thin film coatings for various optical systems. It is our responsibility to evaluate and measure the performance of the resulting grids and coatings. If you enjoy understanding how a production process influences an end product, fast-paced work environment and learning new skills, this opportunity will be an exciting role for you!
The responsibilities include but not limited to supporting manufacturing processes for optics, performing spectral measurements, providing technical guidance to operators, and applying lean manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the role involves investigating failures, leading non-recurring efforts, participating in research and development, and driving the adoption of new technologies (capital investments, automation, robotics) to improve efficiency and quality.
Individuals with a strong desire to learn are highly encouraged to apply. If needed, there is an opportunity to be trained.
Basic Qualifications
Strongly prefer a local applicant. Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science. Prefer Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Physics, or related discipline from an accredited college.
Must have past experience managing a group of professional level. Engineering direct reports. Must have skills, experience and/or course work in one OR more of the following categories of manufacturing engineering:
Will ensure ISO 9001 standards throughout the coating process. Thin film - Coatings - Photolithography - Vacuum systems - Materials characterization Microsoft Office software experience.
Desired skills
Breadth in skills, experience and/or course work across multiple disciplines of manufacturing engineering is strongly desired. Examples include but not limited to: writing/reviewing work instructions (or standard operating procedure manuals), data analytics, automation, and maintaining the product lifecycle.
Candidates with thin film coating specialization will have skills and/or experience in the design, manufacturing (physical vapor deposition, ion beam sputtering, chemical vapor deposition), and metrology of optical thin film coatings.
Candidates with photolithography specialization will have skills and/or experience with semiconductor fabrication processes (wafer preparation, coating, exposure, development, and etching) and with photolithography equipment (steppers, scanners, and track system).
Previous experience in vacuum systems, physical vapor deposition, sputtering systems, and advanced plasma sources is a plus.
Previous experience or knowledge of a variety of analytical and metrology techniques including but not limited to spectrophotometry, ellipsometry, interferometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction.
Knowledge of process control techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and yield enhancement.
Demonstrated small team leadership skills. Ability to collaborate with other manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, operators, supervision, and electro-optical engineers to solve problems.
Having strong time management skills (ability to adjust priorities), ability to work independently, and able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams are critical skills to support on the floor production. This position is for first shift on a 9/80 schedule which is a 9 hour day 5 days in one week of the 2-week payroll period and 4 days in the 2nd week of the payroll period.
Successful
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Optex Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Optex Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Optex Systems are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Optex Systems will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”