Thin Film Coating Technician (PVD)

Qualifications :

Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Electronics, Vacuum Technology, or related field

1–3 years of experience with thin-film deposition, vacuum systems, or semiconductor processes

Hands-on experience operating PVD systems (sputtering, evaporation, or other vacuum deposition equipment)

Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gauges, gas systems, and plasma-based processes

Experience using thin-film characterization tools such as profilometry, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD

Comfort working in cleanroom environment with full PPE and adherence to ESD protocols

Clear communication skills and disciplined recordkeeping in line with ISO, IPC, and internal QA standards

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge of deposition variables such as power, pressure, gas flow, and film stress

Ability to train junior technicians and contribute to SOP development

Responsibilities :

Operate and monitor PVD systems for production builds, running established thin-film recipes for production lots

Prepare substrates, tooling, and fixtures for deposition processes

Log process data, track deviations, report issues, and support root cause analysis for equipment or process problems

Use thin-film characterization tools to assess film thickness, uniformity, and quality

Maintain accurate records of recipes, runs, and material traceability, and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at yield, uptime, and throughput