Posted 5 months ago
Deposition Technologist
@ Iridian Spectral Technologies Limited
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Iridian Spectral Technologies is hiring a Deposition Technologist to run its proprietary PVD deposition coaters for optical filter production in Ottawa. The role covers substrate preparation, coating runs, quality inspections, maintenance and reporting, with rotating night, evening and weekend shifts. The posting states paid sick and vacation time, and Controlled Goods Program certification is required.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and clean substrates
- Load and unload coating systems and run coating cycles
- Perform surface quality inspections and maintenance
- Troubleshoot equipment and record production data
- Liaise with engineers and production supervisors
Requirements summary:
- Technologist diploma preferred or relevant experience
- Hands-on ability with complex mechanical and electronic systems
- Computer and software control familiarity
- Ability to follow complex instructions
- Controlled Goods Program certification
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Controlled Goods Program certification |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Iridian Spectral Technologies Limited
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Leading edge, custom optical filter solutions for a better, smarter, and more connected world. 100% Canadian made.
Full company description
IRIDIAN, an IDEX Materials Science Solutions company, provides optical thin film solutions and coating services to a wide variety of industrial and research sectors. The company is a leading global supplier for applications in communications (telecom/datacom and space lasercom), spectroscopy (Raman, fluorescence, flow cytometry), the entertainment industry (glasses for 3D cinema), and optical sensing (Earth-Observation remote sensing, MWIR gas sensing). Our optical filters and coatings offer the highest levels of performance and durability at competitive prices. IRIDIAN covers the spectrum from prototype development to volume production for our OEM partners.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,618
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 88
- Reported office locations
- 2700 Swansea Crescent, Ottawa, ON K1G6R8, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Information Services
- Telecommunications
- Other recorded names
- Iridian Spectral Technologies Limited
- Iridian Spectral Technologies
- Specialties
- Optical filters
- Optical coatings
- Thin film filters
- and Thin film coatings
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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IRIDIAN, an IDEX Materials Science Solutions company, provides optical thin film solutions and coating services to a wide variety of industrial and research sectors. The company is a leading global supplier for applications in communications (telecom/datacom and space lasercom), spectroscopy (Raman, fluorescence, flow cytometry), the entertainment industry (glasses for 3D cinema), and optical sensing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | Optical filtersOptical coatingsThin film filtersand Thin film coatings |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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(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.
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