Process Engineer

Position: Thin Film Process Engineer Location: Santa Rosa, California Labor Type: Full-time MAC Thin Films, an innovative Santa Rosa based company specializing in optical thin film coatings and post-coat, value-add operations, is looking for a Thin Film Process Engineer. The Company has a strong position in the markets it serves, producing high quality optical coatings using both in-line and batch coaters. We specialize in high performance mirror coatings, anti-reflection coatings and conductive coatings that serve global customers in the display, office equipment and automotive markets. MTF has a small, close-knit team with a positive, collaborative culture and an experienced, motivated work force. We believe that our core values of safety, quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect are the foundation of our success and critical to delivering results. This position reports to the Engineering Manager. We offer competitive salary, benefits and an incentive compensation plan based on corporate performance. Role - Provides direct, hands-on support to daily manufacturing operations in evaporative thin film deposition and post-coating fabrication processes - Creates work instructions/process flows for new products - Works with the sales team and directly with customers to develop and implement new products that are designed for manufacturing - Utilizes optical thin film design software to create new coating designs and simulate performance, including Monte-Carlo simulation - Develops new thin film coating processes, associated process control measures and documentation - Troubleshoots and performs root-cause investigation for process variances and product defects - Creates a variety of internal and external reports according to standard templates - Develops expertise with metrology systems including spectrophotometers and configures measurement parameters based on best practices - Supports continuous improvement and product quality, adheres to the ISO9001:2015 standard - Communicates in a clear, concise and effective manner both verbally and in written form - Utilizes a systems approach to solving issues that includes considering the “big picture” - Adherence and promotion of the MTF Corporate Values: respect, integrity, quality, safety and teamwork Requirements - BS in Engineering or Science Discipline - 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment - Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel - Travel to customer sites (domestic and international) to provide direct support for technical issues is required - Some off-shift work is required to support production needs Preferred Qualifications - BS or higher in Physics, Chemical Engineering or Material Science - 3+ years’ experience as a Process Engineer working in thin film deposition - Experience with utilization of Project Management principles and tools Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person