Company Description OZ Optics Limited is a global supplier of fiber optic products serving existing and next-generation optical networks. The company designs and manufactures components, test equipment, and award-winning fiber optic sensor systems used for remote monitoring of critical infrastructure such as pipelines, refineries, bridges, dams, security perimeters, and fire detection systems. OZ Optics operates manufacturing facilities in Ottawa, Canada, Izmir, Turkey, and Jiaxing, China, supporting a diverse, international customer base.

Its seven major product groups are sold to over 10,000 customers in more than 60 countries through a robust network of sales representatives, distributors, and direct engagement. Product lines include components for OE packaging, attenuators, laser-to-fiber delivery components, polarization maintaining components, test equipment, fiber optic sensors, high power components, and fiber optic components for OCT applications.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, AR coating, this position is responsible for the Operation and maintenance of thin film deposition equipment.

Typical Duties:

- Conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
- Design and development of Thinfilm coatings
- Research and develop new techniques for deposition processes and process control.
- Manage precision coating lab day to day operation
- Design optical coatings and implement in production.
- Troubleshoot and resolve deposition processes problems.
- Develop processes for handling,



cleaning and inspection of fibers and other optical components.
- Supervise and train a team of technicians and engineers in the operation and maintenance of deposition equipment.
- Coordinate maintenance, repair, and calibration for coating chambers and measurement tools, and recommend and implement coating technology that will improve operational efficiency and/or add new or improved capabilities.
- Conduct failure analysis, investigate root causes and implement sustainable preventive measures
- to maintain smooth operation of the manufacturing facility with high yields.
- Provide technical support for current and potential customers, including but not limited to design, process development, and production.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Physics & Electronic Engineering and Master of Science & Technology in Engineering Physics are required

Experience:

- The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years’ experience in deposition techniques including e-beam, sputtering, IAD and thermal deposition.
- Experience in thin film design and measurement and characterization is required.
- Strong experience with optical thin film design packages like Optilayer, Mclac, McLeod and other similar software
- Will have strong project management and communication skills.
- Proven track record of bringing projects in on time and within budget.

Must have previous supervisory experience in a technical production environment

Skills:

- Strong project management and communication skills required.
- Fiber coating process and optical thin film design experience.
- Will have strong project management and communication skills.

Must be legally eligble to work in Canada

📌 Chief Coating Engineer / Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 OZ Optics
📍 Ottawa