Coater Process Engineer

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

Guardian is an entrepreneurial environment for results-oriented individuals with a unique culture that focuses on results, playing to win and rewarding employees for their commitment to excellence.

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.

What You Will Do


* 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 the 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 the quality of vacuum coating processes and other techniques such as 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 to maintain high level of coated product reliability throughout the coating operation


* Display strong analytical skills, utilizing effective troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques on 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 as it applies to operating advanced coater support equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 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

What Will Put You Ahead


* 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

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