Process Engineering Technician
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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, technical, maintenance, engineering technician, or related environment
- New AAS in Engineering or Science fields (or equivalent training and experience)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable working with tools, equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to follow procedures while adapting to changing priorities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and data entry systems
- Ability to accurately collect, record, and communicate experimental results
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new equipment and processes
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certifications a strong plus, such as CAM, CAD, ISO, Lean, CMM, others
- Experience with furnaces, thermal processing equipment, ovens, or programmable equipment
- Experience with inspection and metrology equipment
- Experience supporting process development, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering activities
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or problem-solving methodologies
- Automotive projects
- Woodworking
- Fabrication and welding
- Machining
- Robotics
- Electronics
- 3D printing
- Home improvement projects
- Personal technical projects
Responsibilities
- Execute process development and process improvement experiments under the direction of Process Engineering
- Prepare equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and documentation required for trials and evaluations
- Independently run manufacturing and engineering trials while ensuring accurate execution of experimental plans
- Collect process, quality, and equipment data during experiments and production evaluations
- Assist engineers in evaluating process changes, new materials, and equipment improvements
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and communicate findings to engineering personnel
- Support process transfer activities between manufacturing locations
- Perform inspections, measurements, and data collection using standard metrology and test equipment
- Maintain engineering equipment, fixtures, and trial areas in a safe and organized condition
- Assist with installation, qualification, and validation of new equipment and tooling
- Document trial results, observations, and process conditions accurately and completely
- Work closely with operators, supervisors, engineers, and R&D personnel to support manufacturing and development objectives
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate ideas to engineering teams
Benefits
- competitive compensation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
