the production of optical coatings.
Creates & develops designs for new product. Improves coating designs and processes for manufacturability, performance, and cost. Leads root cause analysis / corrective action activities for coating related processes.
Reports to the Engineering Manager. Location/Relocation: This role is onsite M-F, days, at the Teledyne FLIR facility in Freeport, PA. Local candidates to be given preference. Relocation stipend for out of area candidates. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Serves as a subject matter expert for thin film coating processes. Designs/develops coatings for new products. Supports/collaborates with Optical Design Engineers Proficient
in coating material characterization, including refractive index and mechanical properties. Is well-versed in the design of a variety of coatings, including anti-reflective, high reflectors, beam splitters, filters, and laser coatings.
Adept in designing for different wavebands, including Visible, near infrared, mid-wave infrared, and long-wave infrared Leads the transfer of optical coating processes and technology from development to production. Is well-versed in coating equipment, pumps, evaporation sources, ion sources, crystal monitors, sputtering cathodes, and PECVD basics. Creates and improves work instructions and related documentation for coating manufacture. Trains technicians
on the execution of optical coating processes. Monitors and drives continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Supports troubleshooting of existing optical coating equipment and processes. Troubleshoots coating processes & equipment Is well-versed in different deposition techniques, particularly ion-assisted evaporation, but also sputtering and PECVDIs knowledgeable of test methods and techniques for qualifying/testing coatings, including related MIL-specs. Experience with vacuum-deposited metallization for soldering applications. Leads Corrective Action / Root Cause activities for Coating products Interacts with customers in development of new products and solve quality problems.
Job Qualifications: Bachelor of science degree in physics or engineering. An advanced degree is a plus. Minimum of 10 years experience specific to optical coatings
Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with West Penn Power, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.
[WPP]The Distribution Lines Designer is responsible for the designed construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function of the Company. The Engineering Tech leverages customer service, software use, and learned expertise in design standards and regulatory requirements. This individual acts as a regular
point of contact for internal and external customers through the lifetime of various projects and tasks. Workplace culture includes a supportive environment focused on career growth and development.
Expect a high-energy team with a balance of field and desk work, as well as flexible scheduling that allows for community involvement. The team supports the mission of providing best-in-class service to internal and external customers and partnering with key stakeholders to find least-cost and environmentally sound solutions for required construction work. This position is at the Kittanning Service Center in Kittanning, PA. Responsibilities include: Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment
to all aspects of safety. Utilizing First Energy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single- and 3-phase overhead and underground designs to serve residential, commercial, and industrial requests.
Supporting job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and job closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification. Facilitating billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non-routine scenarios. Facilitating completion of outage management system (OMS) follow-up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, Transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and Job & Contracting (J&C) projects.
Acquiring permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right-of-way. Collaborating with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work. Updating and maintaining compliant records to support technical reports, metrics, and information systems. Travelling to various off-site locations as required, including First Energy offices, training facilities, and customer sites. Providing ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities.
Qualifications Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required. OR High School or equivalent and minimum 2 to 6 years related work experience is required. Related work experience includes utility design and knowledge of design practices, procedures, and methods used in construction. Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test Strong communication ability to guide decision-making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations. Willing to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding.
Self-motivated and able to manage shifting priorities. Able to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics. Able to gain working familiarity with standards, codes, regulations, electrical systems, construction methods, equipment, and safety requirements, including practical applications. Able to gain proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS), and graphic work design (DDS). Willing to participate regularly in emergency and storm-related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary.
Possess a valid driver's license and have access to personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity Job Perks: Flexible schedule Robust Career Development Program Overtime opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO) Healthy Living Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) At First Energy, employees are key to our success.
We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at to learn more about all our employee rewards programs.
First Energy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for First Energy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers, and the public.
Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Non-exempt First Energy Human Resources Team