Optical Coating Technician

About Us:

G&H Cleveland is a leader in manufacturing high-performance photonic solutions that enable the world's most advanced technologies.
As part of the global G&H family, our Cleveland facility specializes in precision-engineered optical components and assemblies for critical applications across aerospace, defense, life sciences, and other demanding industries.
We are committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, making us a trusted partner for some of the most complex optical challenges.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Technician in Optical Coatings Technology to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in optical coating processes, including E-Beam, Sputtering, Sol-Gel Spin, and metallization coatings, along with a solid understanding of production workflows, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance.
This role is integral to our laser optics production environment, where you will support manufacturing operations and drive process improvements to achieve exceptional performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform optical coatings production using statistical process control techniques.
  
• Prepare, operate, and maintain coating equipment independently and collaboratively within a team.
  
• Clean, inspect, and prepare optical surfaces to ensure high-quality outcomes.
  
• Evaluate production yields and implement strategies for improvement.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality-related issues, working closely with cross-functional teams.
  
• Design coatings and optimize production processes to meet or exceed specifications.
  
• Create and update manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance procedure documentation.
  

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of optical coatings, metallization processes, and metrology techniques.
  
• Proven hands-on experience with high-vacuum equipment and tooling design.
  
• Proficiency in optical coating production workflows, including cleaning and preparation of precision optics.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and yield enhancement.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective in cross-functional team environments.
  
• Familiarity with precision cleaning techniques for optics is a plus.
  

Experience and Education:

• At least 2 years of experience in optical thin-film coating production, or
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in optical coating production.
  

Join G&H Cleveland and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of optical technology for mission-critical applications.
If you have the expertise and passion for precision engineering and optical coatings, we'd love to hear from you!

G&H is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The responsibilities of this position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S.
export laws and regulations ("U.S.
Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR").
In order to comply with the U.S.
Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S.
persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R.
Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R.
§ 120.15).
Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.