Project Engineer Vacuum Thin Film Coating Technologies

Overview

Fraunhofer USA, Inc., located on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, is seeking a highly motivated, reliable and technically competent individual to join our Coating Technologies team as a Project Engineer. As a Project Engineer you will play an integral part in advancing our vacuum thin film coatings for a wide range of industries. Our current program focuses on the advancement of carbon-based and ceramic materials for wear, optical, biomedical, electronic and energy applications.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Member of a highly skilled and interdisciplinary team advancing physical and chemical vapor deposition PVD/CVD processes.
• Executing engineering projects in areas related to advanced thin film applications.
• Operation, maintenance, setup and modification of coating machines and other laboratory equipment.
• R&D process development, monitoring and experimental planning
• Thin film characterization, data analysis and technical report writing on results of assigned engineering projects.
• Help the team ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality program (ISO9001) requirements. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS. required in Engineering, Physics or Science related to the field or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in a research setting, or a working knowledge of thin film materials science, or physical and chemical vapor deposition.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to independently identify, develop and implement scientific solutions to practical problems.
• Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, collaboratively and effectively across different job functions.
• Able to set priorities and adapt to changing needs as well as the flexibility to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and work practices.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary, diverse and international team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

* Preferred Qualifications*

• 2+ years operating experience of physical and chemical vapor deposition equipment and technical knowledge of thin film development including carbon materials and ceramic coatings such as oxides and nitrides.
• Prior experience with material characterization, such as XRD, AFM, SEM, Raman is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD).
• Ability to work in compliance with ISO-certified QMS system.

Benefits

• 401(a) Pension Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Paid vacation

   

Fraunhofer USA is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and is a federal contractor and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Upon request, Fraunhofer USA will make accessible to applicants its Affirmative Action. VEVERRA and Section 503 Plans.