Deposition Technologist

Job summary

Responsible for operating proprietary PVD deposition coaters, including substrate preparation, loading, and initiating coating runs. Performs quality inspections, equipment maintenance, and collaborates with engineers to ensure production outcomes.

Job details

(PVD) Deposition Technologist Department: Deposition Location: Swansea Reporting: Production Supervisor – Deposition Date last modified: April 14, 2026 Summary statement Iridian Spectral Technologies is a leading global supplier of optical filter solutions. Using state of the art physical vapour deposition (PVD) systems in Ottawa, Canada, Iridian delivers durable high performance filter optics for use in telecommunications and data centres, Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy, mid IR applications such as gas sensors, as well as astronomy and aerospace. Deposition technologists are responsible for the operation of Iridian’s proprietary deposition coaters, including routine production preparation, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance. Iridian strives for continuous improvement through employee engagement and R&D activities. Major Duties and Responsibilities * Preparation and cleaning of substrates. * Loading and unloading of coating systems. * Initiating coating runs, verifying vacuum pump-down and run completion. * Performing surface quality inspections. * Preparing reports and data entry. * Characterizing and reporting system status, including mask location, uniformity measurements, etc. * Liaising with engineers, research and development personnel, and production supervisors on operations, outcomes, and documentation. * Carrying out maintenance activities of complex equipment. * Troubleshooting as necessary. * Any other duties as assigned by supervisor. Minimum Qualifications and Skills * Technologist diploma preferred, but will consider relevant experience in lieu of formal education. * Demonstrated hands-on abilities with complex mechanical and electronic systems. * Familiarity with computers and software control. * Ability to communicate within a team environment. * Ability to follow a complex series of instructions. * Controlled Goods Program (CGP) certification. Working Hours Iridian maintains a nearly 24-hour manufacturing operation. Technologists are required to work various shifts depending on company needs. Current openings are for nights (11:00PM - 7:30AM), evenings (3:00PM - 11:30PM), and weekends. Working Environment Iridian endeavours to provide meaningful employment opportunities to job seekers. Working with teams of various skills levels and diverse backgrounds, we maintain an exciting and friendly workplace with paid sick and vacation time. Type of Supervision Received Task assignment and priorities are set by the Production Supervisor or Shiftleader. Yearly performance reviews and setting of annual performance goals is done together with the Production Supervisor.

What you’ll do

Responsible for operating proprietary PVD deposition coaters, including substrate preparation, loading, and initiating coating runs. Performs quality inspections, equipment maintenance, and collaborates with engineers to ensure production outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a technologist diploma or equivalent experience with hands-on ability in mechanical and electronic systems. Must possess Controlled Goods Program (CGP) certification and the ability to work various shifts.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time • Vacation Time

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Loading · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Preventive · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• PVD Operation
• Substrate Cleaning
• Vacuum Pump-down
• Surface Quality Inspection
• Equipment Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Data Entry
• Mechanical Systems
• Electronic Systems
• Software Control
• Team Communication
• CGP Certification

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Science & Research