Product Development Engineer

Coherent • Monroe, CT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Engineering prototyping with advanced composite materials, including design input, equipment programming, equipment operation, pathfinder machining, assembly and inspection Develop and improve production methods for ceramic-based composite materials Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM, PC-DIMS, Calyspo, MX, others) Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile, Oracle, Cumulus, Creo, Solidworks, others) Continuous improvement via participation in Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and other related activities Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and test labs) Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including writing documentation, specifying equipment, conducting training, and monitoring results Education & Experience BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering education) 0 to 5 years of experience in advanced machining field Skills Experience machining of advanced materials (ceramics, metal matrix composites, other) Broad experience with machining methods, including milling, turning, diamond grinding, EDM, laser, ultrasonic and other Knowledge of design software, e.g., CAD (ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, other), CAM (MasterCam, SurfCam, GibbsCam, other), and CMM (PC-DIMS, Calyspo) Aptitude for external interfacing with both vendors and customers Working Conditions Position requires on-site activities for prototype fabrication (this is not a work from home position). Work schedule is 5 days, 40 hrs per week, first shift. Physical Requirements Hands-on, lab-based job environment: Required to frequently lift/push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs Must be able to sit, bend, squat and walk about facility Depending on project assignment, may be required to walk/stand for entire 8 hour day Safety Requirements All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Quality and Environmental Responsibilities Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering education)
• 0 to 5 years of experience in advanced machining field
• Experience machining of advanced materials (ceramics, metal matrix composites, other)
• Broad experience with machining methods, including milling, turning, diamond grinding, EDM, laser, ultrasonic and other
• Knowledge of design software, e.g., CAD (ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, other), CAM (MasterCam, SurfCam, GibbsCam, other), and CMM (PC-DIMS, Calyspo)
• Aptitude for external interfacing with both vendors and customers
• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Engineering prototyping with advanced composite materials, including design input, equipment programming, equipment operation, pathfinder machining, assembly and inspection
• Develop and improve production methods for ceramic-based composite materials
• Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM, PC-DIMS, Calyspo, MX, others)
• Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile, Oracle, Cumulus, Creo, Solidworks, others)
• Continuous improvement via participation in Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and other related activities
• Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and test labs)
• Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including writing documentation, specifying equipment, conducting training, and monitoring results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level