Principal Optical Coating Engineer

Job Title: Principal Optical Coating Engineer

Job Description: Lead the development of new, cutting-edge DUV laser optical thin films and introduce critical processes at IPG's state-of-the-art optical coating facility. As the Principal Optical Coating Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced optical coatings for known and unknown spectral ranges, with a focus on UV, visible, and IR. This is a new, highly visible position, reporting directly to key decision-makers, including the CEO, offering you the chance to influence technology choices and shape the future of optical coatings at IPG.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead IPG’s proprietary DUV optical coating program, developing new thin film coatings and production protocols.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure the success of product development and continuous improvement.
• Design, evaluate, and implement coatings such as anti-reflective, high-reflective, beam splitters, and filters for UV and IR applications.
• Drive innovative coating solutions using cutting-edge technologies like Ion Beam Sputtering, Electron Beam deposition, and thermal evaporation.
• Communicate R&D progress through reports and presentations, ensuring transparency with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Science/Engineering, with expertise in thin film, optics, or materials science.
• Expertise in Ion Beam Sputtering, Electron Beam deposition, Ion-Assisted Deposition, and advanced vacuum coating technologies.
• Proven experience in UV and deep-UV coatings, with a deep understanding of material interactions.

Benefits

Sizzle:

• Be part of a new, game-changing role with exceptional visibility to the CEO.
• Develop proprietary DUV optical coatings, leading next-gen technologies in an industry-leading environment.
• Contribute to state-of-the-art advancements in laser optical films and shape IPG’s future in a highly influential role.