Optical Thin Film Engineer/Scientist (f/m/d)

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Materials Science, Optics, Physics, or a related field, combined with at least five years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven expertise in the design and development of optical thin‑film coatings across DUV, UV, VIS, and NIR wavelength ranges, including materials, processes, and substrates.
• Strong proficiency with thin‑film design and simulation tools such as Macleod, TFCalc, FilmStar, OptiLayer, or comparable software.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with optical and materials characterization techniques and with a variety of thin‑film coating systems and deposition technologies.
• Solid background in experimental design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis to support evidence‑based technical decisions.
• In‑depth knowledge of thin‑film metrology and analysis methods, including spectroscopy, ellipsometry, SEM/TEM, AFM, EDS, XRD, and defect analysis.
• Familiarity with laser systems, laser damage thresholds, and degradation mechanisms in DUV environments.
• Practical understanding of optics cleaning, surface preparation, and contamination control.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex coating challenges related to stress, adhesion, uniformity, and performance stability.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and international teams.
• High level of commitment to continuous learning and to advancing optical expertise within a highly skilled development group.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
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