Date Posted: 2025-02-06 Country: Canada Location: ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada Position Role Type: Unspecified Shape Your Future: Thin Film Engineering Careers at Raytheon ELCAN Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence spans over 70 years has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe. Why Raytheon ELCAN: At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, job flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, a community known for its technological advancements. Midland offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work, grow, and belong. We have an immediate need for a Process Designer to join our Thin Film Engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in providing technical oversight for the deposition of thin film coatings on optical components. The position operates, repairs, maintains the coating tools, shields, and chambers. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled professionals, leverage advanced technologies, and contribute to the success of Raytheon ELCAN. Primary Responsibilities: + Develop and optimize ion-assisted electron beam/thermal evaporation, plasma ion assisted DC magnetron, and PECVD coating processes to deposit complex optical thin film coatings + Operate thin film vacuum coating chambers, automated and manual control for production, as well as, research and development projects + Chamber preparation, loading and unloading of substrates + Cleans and prepares optical components for coating, when necessary + Basic chamber maintenance including troubleshooting of vacuum chambers + Work closely with technicians to resolve technical issues. Manage defect issues, implement root cause solutions to those issues, and continuously promote and implement process improvement, quality and cost performance + Operate Metrology tools for characterization of thin films, including, spectrophotometry, ellipsometry, interferometry, stylus profilometry, four point probe, SEM/TEM, XRF/XRD + Maintain all production, process, quality and equipment records + Promote and maintain good housekeeping and safety practices + Share in the commitment towards a positive workplace culture Qualifications & Experience: + Completion of post-secondary degree in physics, chemistry or an engineering discipline + Minimum 3 years of work experience in with thin film coating –material characterizations + Experience with thin film coating processes for precision optics + MatLab experience would be an advantage. Advanced knowledge of computer systems and software programs MS Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Knowledge and experience with high reflective metals, UV, visible, infrared (300nm-14m) & multi-spectral coatings; experience with diamond like hard carbon, vapour disposition and sputtering coating technologies. + Experience with spectrophotometry and other thin film coating metrology. + Working knowledge of precision opto-mechanical design; proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. + Strong leadership skills + Highly effective communications skills + Proven ability to solve technical problems and make sound decisions + Highly motivated with a demonstrated positive attitude + Willingness to learn and acquire knowledge/understanding through study, instruction or experience Raytheon ELCAN offers a competitive compensation package that includes incentive program, benefits, and pension plan. This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. 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