Coating Engineer

Location: Ramsey, MN, United States

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to development and optimization of wet chemical coating processes and materials for improved lens performance and functionality (e.g., organic siloxane and sol-gel chemistry).
• Support development of physical vapor deposition processes and coating structures, including optical modeling and characterization.
• Execute laboratory experiments independently and as part of cross-functional project teams.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data; prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support scale-up and transition of new processes from development to pilot or production environments.
• Review technical literature and patents to support ongoing research activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams including project management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to project updates.
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QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• BS in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific/technical field required; MS preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant industry or advanced research experience.
• Background in optics, coatings, thin films, or polymer physics preferred.
• Experience with wet coating processes (dip coating, spray, slot die) and/or physical vapor deposition (electron beam evaporation, sputtering) preferred.
• Experience in measurement and interpretation of rheological properties of coating fluids is desirable.
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, DMA, DSC, Raman spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometry, or related tools.
• Familiarity with analytical modeling related to mechanical, thermal, or fluid mechanics behavior in coating systems.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (national and international)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional groups.

   

LANGUAGE ABILITY:
•    Fluency in English (written and spoken).
•    Excellent communication and reporting skills are critical for this position.
•    Must be able to communicate appropriately with all levels of personnel within the organization.

DESIRED SKILLS
•    Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
•    Exposure to optical thin-film modeling tools.
•    Familiarity with analytical modeling related to mechanical, thermal, or fluid mechanics behavior in coating systems.
•    Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Computer Skills:
•    MS Office proficiency.
•    Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software.
•    Matlab or equivalent technical computing experience preferred

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

•    This position requires work in an office and R&D lab environment.
•    The position may work in a manufacturing environment.
•    Travel (domestic and international) may be required at times, up to 10%.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•    Required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
•    Lift up to 5 lbs.
•    Vision requirements include close vision.
•    Regular computer use.
 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
•    Basic understanding of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Hazard Communication Program, and Chemical Hygiene Plan
•    Closed toe shoe required with heel support
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may require P.P.E.
•    Safety glasses and long sleeve shirts may be required where needed.

NON-EXCLUSIVE
The duties outlined in this document are not limited to what is presented and are not exclusive. You may be asked from time to time to perform additional duties by your supervisor.
 

 

About Us

About the Organization

Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941, today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF AMERICA, INC. seeks a Coating Engineer for its US R&D department. This role focuses on developing new ophthalmic products and technologies, particularly coating materials and processes, offering hands-on lab experience and growth opportunities. The Coating Engineer will play a vital role in our company's innovation journey, contributing to the development of cutting-edge products and technologies for the ophthalmic industry. With a strong focus on coating materials, processes, and equipment, this role offers a unique blend of hands-on laboratory work and technical growth opportunities.