Temp Manufacturing Engineer

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Temecula, CA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, design engineering, or project management in a technical manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of ceramic substrate and circuit board manufacturing methods, materials, and design considerations.
Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, layouts, specifications, and customer requirements.
Experience with engineering documentation, process control, and traceability in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with common engineering and office software tools.
Strong project planning, organization, and follow-through skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.
Ability to analyze technical issues and implement practical process improvements.
Must be able to comply with applicable export control, confidentiality, and company policy requirements, including ITAR/EAR if required for the site or program.
Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, vendors, contractors, etc.
Use required PPE in manufacturing and engineering areas as defined by site procedures.
Complete all required site safety training and screening requirements.
Follow equipment, chemical, and hazard communication procedures applicable to assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.
Experience supporting ceramic substrate, circuit board, or comparable advanced manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from initiation through completion to support on-time, in-scope delivery.
Coordinate cross-functional activities, priorities, and resources to meet project and production objectives.
Review customer requirements, drawings, layouts, and specifications for manufacturability and technical alignment.
Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for ceramic substrates and related products.
Create and maintain mechanical drawings, process travelers, work instructions, and other controlled documentation.
Support tooling, fixtures, machine files, and process set-up needed for production and post-processing.
Track project milestones, identify risks, and communicate status, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, quality, operations, and engineering teams to resolve technical and process issues.
Drive continuous improvement activities that improve quality, efficiency, traceability, and process consistency.
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent: Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust, Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas, Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome, Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone, Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work.
Support compliance with applicable quality and environmental management system requirements.
Maintain accurate engineering and manufacturing records to support process control, traceability, and audit readiness.
Support applicable ISO and site-specific standards as required by the role and location.