Optical Coating Engineering Technician (Thin Film Coating)

Location: Faribault, Minnesota, United States. Full-time, second shift Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; occasional work outside scheduled hours may be required to support a 24/5 production operation.

Salary: $26.00–$30.00 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour shift premium.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures metal, glass, acrylic, and high-performance coated materials for commercial buildings, framing, display, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Provide technical guidance, training, coaching, and performance feedback to Process Technicians.
• Support new product development and improvements to coating processes through development-coater samples, trials, and production-coater activities.
• Perform optical, mechanical, and environmental product testing and participate in developing new standards.
• Monitor production coaters and lead or participate in troubleshooting efforts.
• Work with customers, vendors, Maintenance, and support groups on new products, technology, and preventative maintenance.
• Use technical literature, data, and risk-management practices to support process decisions and patent activities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in technology, equipment, or product development, including substantial experience with vacuum or thin-film coating.
• Hands-on knowledge of vacuum theory, systems, and hardware, plus basic mechanical and electrical systems knowledge.
• Ability to operate development and production coaters and use department-specific software, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Experience training and motivating others, leading cross-functional work, and communicating effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause identification, troubleshooting, workload management, and project-organization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets, and related software; ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace.

Nice to have

• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Optical modeling and coating design experience.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools and formal Six Sigma training.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match, employee stock purchase plan, and incentive plans.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, wellness, training, and career progression programs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.