Advances Technology Engineer

Job Title:

Advanced Technology Engineer

The Advanced Technology Engineer develops advanced multi-layered coatings for aerospace transparencies, ensuring they meet functional, durable, and optical performance requirements. This role combines hands‑on process development, data-driven decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration to create and improve coating processes, products, and related technologies. The engineer applies sputtering concepts, physical and chemical principles, and engineering methods in a laboratory and production environment while supporting ongoing research and development projects.

• Develop new coating processes, technologies, and products, and continuously improve existing processes, technologies, and products.
• Lead the development of advanced multi-layered coatings for aerospace transparencies, ensuring required functional, durability, and optical performance.
• Guide and assist R&D technicians in producing test samples, prototype articles, and proof-of-process runs.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving support for new and ongoing projects related to coatings, including processes, equipment, and testing.
• Support the creation of test plans and test reports for development projects, ensuring that testing is thorough, documented, and aligned with project objectives.
• Review technical data, including drawings, test plans, and test reports, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with process requirements.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of applicable processes, equipment, and materials to ensure effective integration into parts and production environments.
• Create and maintain process and material specifications, and manage coating process trends to ensure consistency and quality.
• Monitor and troubleshoot coating processes, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Train team members on coating processes, specifications, and best practices, and support product and process improvement implementation.
• Participate in and host meetings with internal teams and customers to review project status, technical issues, and development progress.
• Utilize innovative methods and a scientific approach to develop processes, products, and related technologies.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the goals of the engineering and R&D functions.

• Experience with data acquisition and process control systems, including collecting, organizing, and interpreting data to develop and refine coating processes.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written form, including technical communication.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products for data analysis, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures, blueprints, job orders, and process specifications.
• Understanding of sputtering concepts and related physical and chemical principles.
• Strong engineering mindset and problem-solving skills applied to coating processes and related technologies.
• Ability to perform daily computer-based functions for extended periods.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for 7–9 hours per day.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a coatings engineering or research and development environment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• College degree preferred in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent related career experience.
• Familiarity with organic coatings and their application in advanced coating systems.
• Familiarity with inorganic coatings and their role in multi-layered coating stacks.
• Familiarity with plasma science and its application to coating and sputtering processes.
• Familiarity with electrical characteristics relevant to coating and sputtering equipment and processes.
• Familiarity…