Key Responsibilities: + Lead coating engineering activities supporting new product introduction from concept through production release + Develop and optimize optical coating designs to meet customer performance requirements and manufacturing objectives using Essential Macleod or equivalent thin film design software + Serve as the technical subject matter expert for optical coatings, thin film technologies, and deposition processes + Evaluate emerging coating technologies, materials, and equipment and recommend investments that expand technical and manufacturing capabilities + Lead the specification, acquisition, qualification, and implementation of new coating chambers, metrology systems, and related technologies + Develop coating technologies and manufacturing methods that support successful product introduction, scalability, and long term production performance + Lead the transfer and qualification of new coating technologies and products from development into manufacturing + Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate coating performance, manufacturability, and technical improvements + Lead root cause investigations, failure analysis activities, and corrective actions related to coating performance and product quality + Partner with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges, improve coating performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives + Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define technical requirements and develop coating solutions + Represent coating engineering in customer technical discussions, issue resolution activities, ongoing projects, and new business opportunities + Participate in design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and technical risk evaluations for new products + Define and track key performance indicators related to coating performance, technology effectiveness, product qualification, and successful transfer to manufacturing + Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and cross functional teams supporting coating development and manufacturing activities + Lead or support cross functional engineering projects and carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support engineering and business objectives . Education & Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required; advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred + 5+ years of experience in optical coatings, thin film technologies, photonics, semiconductor manufacturing, or advanced optical manufacturing environments + Experience developing optical coating designs and supporting coating technology development in a manufacturing environment + Experience supporting new product introduction, product qualification, and manufacturing transfer activities + Experience utilizing Essential Macleod or equivalent thin film design software required + Demonstrated experience with optical coatings, thin films, vacuum deposition, or related coating technologies + Experience leading technical problem solving, root cause investigations, and corrective action activities + Experience supporting equipment qualification, validation, and technology implementation efforts + Experience translating customer requirements into manufacturable coating solutions + Experience working in cleanroom, ISO-regulated, semiconductor, photonics, aerospace, defense, or other advanced manufacturing environments preferred + Experience providing technical leadership, customer engagement, and mentorship preferred .