Product Engineer

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. Learn more at

Our Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands develop and manufacture high‑performance coated materials for 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, providing protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

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 bridges 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.

• Support projects through new product introduction (NPI) processes including prototyping, testing, and production validation.
• Analyze product performance and production issues, including 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.

• 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.

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

• Preferred experience in coatings research and development for glass, acrylic, and other polymer products.
• Preferred experience in one or several coating technologies:
  • Vacuum deposition, sputtering, or thin film process development.
  • Wet‑film coating 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 adhesives.

$65,000 - $72,000 per year.

• 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 Progression.

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well‑being and foster professional development.

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