Coater Process Engineer

Guardian Glass is looking for a Coater Process Engineer to join our team in Corsicana, TX.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

• Apply a fundamental understanding of thin film optical coatings and applied material science techniques used in a production environment
• Apply design of experiment techniques and data monitoring and collection of critical process parameters
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during the manufacturing process of optical coatings related to uniformity, color and durability
• Work with product and process development teams to prepare for new coatings
• Apply statistical process control to monitor product quality and maintain processes to improve vacuum coating quality through sampling plans, experimental design, process capability analysis, and process improvement plans
• Work jointly with plant engineers and maintenance personnel to meet process performance requirements at the coater and peripheral support equipment (washer, control systems and conveyors)
• Work closely with production personnel to provide support engineering and maintain a high level of coated product reliability throughout the coating operation
• Display strong analytical skills, utilizing effective troubleshooting and problem‑solving techniques with a variety of tools and instruments required in the manufacturing of thin film coatings
• Display computer literacy, demonstrated in the effective use of spreadsheet reporting techniques and its application to operating advanced coater support equipment

• Experience with statistical methods and analysis
• Understanding of thin film evaluation and materials testing techniques such as spectrophotometers, ellipsometry, and optical modeling program packages
• Ability to conduct design and process failure modes and effects analysis
• Experience leading complex projects with the ability to analyze problems quickly and develop corrective actions

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or another STEM field OR a minimum of 5 years' experience in Optical Thin Film Technologies
• Experience with large area sputtering systems and/or sputtered optical thin film technologies
• Vacuum coating process and equipment knowledge
• Coating metrology knowledge
• Familiarity with data collection, SQL and database design

Equal Opportunity Employer
, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. For additional information, see the E-Verify website.