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Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
• Thin-film process development for optics applications from UV to IR
• Thin-film design calculation
• Technical support for sales group; technical specification, sample coatings, etc.

Requirements:
Experience:
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience
• Strong knowledge in thin-film deposition techniques, thin-film materials (dielectrics,
metals, etc.), optical thin-film design.
• Strong knowledge in thin film optical characterization and testing.

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Physics, Optics or similar technical discipline
• PhD preferred

About Us:
Vacuum Process Technology is a leader in the development and manufacturing of turn-key
thin-film deposition systems, custom designed components and thin-film processes. Our
long history in the precision optics industry and our growth in renewable energy creation
and storage offer excellent opportunities to strong individuals seeking an exciting work
environment. VPT has a culture of teamwork which generates continuous innovations.

Contact:
Human Resources
Vacuum Process Technology, Inc.
70 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Telephone:508-732-7200

Date Posted: 06/26/09

Applied Materials is seeking a Glass Expert to work in our Solar division in the Santa
Clara, CA area.

Primary Responsibilities:
This position within our Core SunFab Engineering group, will advise Engineers on
techniques to prevent glass defects (i.e., cracking, chipping, glass autoclave lamination
issues, etc.), as well as improve etch quality.

Requirements:
The candidate should know thermal treatments processes, general glass handling best
practices, inspection of incoming raw glass materials. The ability to advise on
preventing defects, improve coating issues and increase the spectrum of light. This
individual will possess a PhD in Materials Science with a specialty in glass and 10+
years' experience as a technologist in glass manufacturing or in applications like
automotive glass, etc. Practical experience is essential to this role.

Compensation & Benefits:
Applied Materials offers a competitive compensation package and a challenging, fast paced
work environment.

About Us:
Applied Materials’ large-scale thin film production lines are generating new ways to
reduce the overall cost of solar electricity and to further accelerate the availability
of cost effective solar power.

Date Posted: 06/09/09

DynaVac is seeking a talented individual who can produce and implement controls and
process engineering designs for its products.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Develop electric controls design plans by researching, analyzing, selecting, and
applying electric controls engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria
including power generation, control systems, panel layouts, junction boxes, distributed
control systems, robotics, circuitry, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs); adapting
and modifying electric controls engineering options; developing and evaluating new
electric controls engineering architectures and algorithms; preparing layout drawings,
collaborating with related engineering design teams; evaluating components, materials,
and suppliers; identifying and resolving design integration/interface issues; determining
and establishing design specifications and safety standards.

2. Develop process functional design specifications that detail control strategy and
sequence of operations.

3. Generate wiring schematics, PLC I/O count, and calculate wiring sizes to operate
pumping systems, thermal systems, process equipment.

4. Generate Bill of Materials including PLC's, wiring, fuses, contactors, cabinets,
etc

5. Implement electric controls design by providing installation, start-up, and
technical support; troubleshooting and resolving production problems related to electric
controls engineering design. Regular travel, both in the United States and abroad, is
required.

6. Document engineering design by recording electric controls engineering design
features, functions, operational requirements, and warnings; specifying operational
training; detailing safety and support requirements and operating procedures.

7. Maintain engineering design team accomplishments by coordinating actions;
obtaining expert input; reviewing open issues and action items; contributing information
and electric controls engineering analysis to team meetings and reports; guiding
technicians.

Requirements:
-Engineering degree
-5 – 10+ years of related experience
-Proven programming skills with PLC controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

-Demonstrable HMI programming experience. (Labview a plus)

-Excellent project management skills and ability to multi-task.

-Excellent trouble shooting skills with software, and hardware.

-Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as it relates to power
distribution systems, including load coordination studies, preventative maintenance, and
circuit analysis.

-Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and
co-workers.

-Experience with AutoCAD, Excel, and other Windows based software

Compensation & Benefits:
A competitive salary and benefit package is offered.

About Us:
DynaVac manufactures complete systems for thin film deposition, space simulation, and
custom/unique applications.
Systems range from compact batch-type chambers to large-scale, continuous production
tools.

DynaVac offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is dedicated to the continuous
improvement of its products. Our modern 32,000 sq. ft facility is located 20 miles south
of Boston. AS9100 Registered.

Date Posted: 05/07/09