Thin Film Engineer
(magnetron sputtering expert)
Spectre Primer Technologies is looking for an experienced thin film engineer to aid in the completion of R&D for a couple new products. We’re a Florida based startup setting up a small facility in Loveland, Co. The ideal applicant will have experience with large scale sputtering tools and have a familiarity with process controls to minimize stress, maximize adhesion and improve film quality. Typical hours are 9-6 though some weekends and evenings may be required. Travel to our facility in Melbourne, Fl may be (rarely) required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Operates coating equipment for the production and development of energetic Thin Film coatings
- Performs chamber and materials preparation, substrate loading, and coating startup and finish
- Monitors coating and chamber parameters to ensure the process is under control
- Optimize parameters to insure coating quality, uniformity, and adhesion
- Perform various analysis of coated materials
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or any other related subject that had a strong focus on glow discharge processes
- 5 years of experience working directly with vacuum coaters – large drum coater preferred
- Extensive magnetron sputtering experience
- Attention to detail: Excellent focus and the ability to follow precise procedures.
- Problem-solving skills: The ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
- US Citizenship
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related subject
- Familiarity with thermites and pyrotechnics
Pay :
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 salary per year depending on experience
Benefits :
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person Loveland, Co
*****must be US citizen*****