JOB SUMMARY:

Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to a start-up company based out of FL and setting up a small facility in Loveland, CO. This Lab Tech with experience in magnetron sputtering will focus on the brass prep work (used as a substrate), cleaning and maintenance for the machines for thin-film deposition processes for applications in [industry-specific applications, e.g., semiconductors, optics, or protective coatings]. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with sputtering systems, process development, and material characterization techniques.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or any other related subject that had a strong focus on glow discharge processes
• 1+ years of experience working directly with vacuum coaters – large drum coater preferred
• Magnetron sputtering experience
• Attention to detail: Excellent focus and the ability to follow precise procedures.
• Problem-solving skills: The ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
• US Citizenship

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related subject
• Familiarity with thermites and pyrotechnics

• Operates coating equipment for the production and development of energetic Thin Film coatings
• Performs chamber and materials preparation, substrate loading, and coating startup and finish
• Monitors coating and chamber parameters to ensure the process is under control
• Optimize parameters to ensure coating quality, uniformity, and adhesion
• Perform various cleaning and maintenance of equipnment of coated materials