AR Glass Substrate Expert – Glass Melting & High Index Glass Process Development

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About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned materials and process expert to lead the development of advanced glass substrates for AR/MR waveguides. This role combines deep knowledge of glass melting technology highrefractiveindex glass formulation and precision thickness control with the ability to scale processes from R&D to highvolume manufacturing. You will work at the intersection of optics materials science and manufacturing innovation to enable nextgeneration immersive experiences.

Expertise

• Glass Material Development
  • Research and develop highindex optical glass compositions optimized for AR applications.
  • Deep understanding of melting and forming processes to achieve superior optical properties and minimal defects.
• Process Engineering
  • Design and implement thickness and flatness control strategies (TTV wedge transmitted wavefront).
  • Develop advanced metrology and SPC systems to ensure substrate quality.
• ScaleUp & Manufacturing
  • Experience in transitioning labscale processes to 300mm wafer platforms and highvolume production.
  • Collaborate with glass vendor equipment vendors and suppliers to establish robust process windows with right cost structure.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration
  • Partner with optics photonics and hardware teams to integrate substrates into AR waveguide designs.
  • Drive cooptimization of materials design and process for efficiency and color uniformity.
• Innovation & IP
  • Contribute to patents and internal bestpractice documentation.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and define nextgeneration substrate roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• Education: MS or PhD in Materials Science Glass Science Applied Physics or related field.
• Experience:
  • Proven expertise in glass melting and forming technologies.
  • Handson experience with highindex glass development and opticalgrade substrate processing.
  • Familiarity with NIL vs. etched grating processes and AR waveguide integration.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of refractive index engineering and optical performance metrics.
  • Proficiency in metrology for thickness flatness and transmitted wavefront.
  • Ability to scale processes from prototype to mass production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AR/MR waveguide substrates and thinglass handling.
• Knowledge of CMP/polishing coatings and surface quality optimization.
• Background in supplier engagement and costperformance tradeoffs for largescale glass manufacturing.

Why Join Us

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AR optics by delivering ultraflat highindex glass substrates that meet stringent optical and manufacturing requirements. Your work will directly impact the performance and scalability of nextgeneration AR devices.

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