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Faribault, MNtime type:
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JR109910Tru Vue Inc.Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion.
We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: .The Apogee **Performance Surfaces** segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition.
Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets.
We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.**Position Summary**We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Product Engineer to support the development and continuous improvement of our manufacturing products. This person will join an R&D team specializing in value-added coatings for glass, acrylic and other polymer products. This role plays a critical part in bridging the gap between design and production—ensuring products are engineered for functionality, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality. You will work cross-functionally with design, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to bring products from ideation to manufacturing certification.**Responsibilities*** Support projects through new product introduction (NPI) processes including prototyping, testing, and production validation.* Analyze product performance and production issues including performing defect analysis (e.g. streaking, orange peel, adhesion issues, poor curing).* Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.* Evaluate and qualify alternative materials for cost, performance, or sustainability goals.* Work with suppliers and customers to ensure component compatibility and quality standards.* Support root cause analysis and corrective action for product quality issues (CAPA, FMEA, etc.).* Ensure products comply with industry standards and safety regulations.* Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams (substrate preparation coating application, curing, and environmental controls).* Assist in design, development, and optimization of vacuum deposition and sputtering processes for coatings on various substrates (glass, acrylic, polycarbonate).* Conduct thin film characterization (optical, mechanical, structural) and interpret data to drive continuous improvement.* Maintain and improve vacuum deposition equipment; assist with preventive maintenance and calibration of tools as needed.* Prepare detailed technical documentation, experimental reports, and contribute to intellectual property filings.* Support scale-up and pilot line testing of new coating technologies.**Personal Attributes and Experience****Required Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or a related field.* Proficiency in data analysis, DOE (Design of Experiments), and process optimization.* Experience with optical, mechanical, or chemical characterization techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, ellipsometry, SEM, profilometry).* Strong technical writing and documentation skills.**Preferred Experience*** Preferred experience in coatings research and development for glass, acrylic and other polymer products.* Preferred experience in one or several coatings technologies:
+ Vacuum deposition, sputtering, or thin film process development.
+ Wet-film coatings technology (UV-Blocking, Protective, weatherable, hydrophobic, etc).
+ Coating processes for polymer substrates (e.g., adhesion layers, temperature control)* Preferred experience with PLC or HMI-based process control systems.* Preferred experience in new product introduction and project management* Preferred experience with application of pressure-sensitive adhesivesSalary: $65k-72k**Our Benefits**We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.* Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)* Incentive Plans* 401(k) with employer contribution and match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness Program* Training and Career ProgressionApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Faribault, MNtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
JR109910Tru Vue Inc.Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion.
We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: .The Apogee **Performance Surfaces** segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition.
Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets.
We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.**Position Summary**We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Product Engineer to support the development and continuous improvement of our manufacturing products. This person will join an R&D team specializing in value-added coatings for glass, acrylic and other polymer products. This role plays a critical part in bridging the gap between design and production—ensuring products are engineered for functionality, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality. You will work cross-functionally with design, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to bring products from ideation to manufacturing certification.**Responsibilities*** Support projects through new product introduction (NPI) processes including prototyping, testing, and production validation.* Analyze product performance and production issues including performing defect analysis (e.g. streaking, orange peel, adhesion issues, poor curing).* Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.* Evaluate and qualify alternative materials for cost, performance, or sustainability goals.* Work with suppliers and customers to ensure component compatibility and quality standards.* Support root cause analysis and corrective action for product quality issues (CAPA, FMEA, etc.).* Ensure products comply with industry standards and safety regulations.* Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams (substrate preparation coating application, curing, and environmental controls).* Assist in design, development, and optimization of vacuum deposition and sputtering processes for coatings on various substrates (glass, acrylic, polycarbonate).* Conduct thin film characterization (optical, mechanical, structural) and interpret data to drive continuous improvement.* Maintain and improve vacuum deposition equipment; assist with preventive maintenance and calibration of tools as needed.* Prepare detailed technical documentation, experimental reports, and contribute to intellectual property filings.* Support scale-up and pilot line testing of new coating technologies.**Personal Attributes and Experience****Required Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or a related field.* Proficiency in data analysis, DOE (Design of Experiments), and process optimization.* Experience with optical, mechanical, or chemical characterization techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, ellipsometry, SEM, profilometry).* Strong technical writing and documentation skills.**Preferred Experience*** Preferred experience in coatings research and development for glass, acrylic and other polymer products.* Preferred experience in one or several coatings technologies:
+ Vacuum deposition, sputtering, or thin film process development.
+ Wet-film coatings technology (UV-Blocking, Protective, weatherable, hydrophobic, etc).
+ Coating processes for polymer substrates (e.g., adhesion layers, temperature control)* Preferred experience with PLC or HMI-based process control systems.* Preferred experience in new product introduction and project management* Preferred experience with application of pressure-sensitive adhesivesSalary: $65k-72k**Our Benefits**We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.* Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)* Incentive Plans* 401(k) with employer contribution and match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness Program* Training and Career ProgressionApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr