Thin Films Process Engineer

Your Job

Guardian Glass is looking for a Thin Films Process Engineer to join our team in Carleton, MI!

If you're interested in working innovative, transformational projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Team

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity.

We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.

What You Will Do


* Utilize SPC, statistical methods and data analysis to improve production processes


* Troubleshoot problems that occur during the manufacturing process of the optical coatings


* Document standard operating procedures, training guidelines, and "what if" scenarios


* Assist in new product development and maximize manufacturing capabilities


* Establish operating parameters for new processes, conduct optimization experiments and establish best practices and procedures


* Lead complex projects in a team-based environment


* Use lean and/or continuous improvement methodologies to facilitate process improvements


* Work with customers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions


* Train production operators and working collaboratively with them to improve processes


* Travel up to 10%

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM


* Experience in one or more of the following: thin films, vacuum process, mechanical or process engineering, instrumentation, or mechanical troubleshooting


* Experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience in the Optical Coating Industry OR in Optical Thin Film and/or vacuum related technologies


* Experience with Optical Spectroscopy instruments


* Experience with thin film optical materials and thin film optical characterization techniques


* Experience TF Calc, Opti Layer, Essential McLeod, or other thin film modeling packages


* Experience with statistical methods and analysis


* Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass produc...