Production Crystal Growth Technician

Coherent • Budd Lake, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing, verifying, and documenting raw materials, process parameters, and operating conditions. The technician will assemble and inspect furnaces, set up and monitor crystal growth systems, and perform production support activities. Key responsibilities include identifying and responding to process deviations, executing controlled process recipes, accurately recording data, and participating in root-cause investigations. The position also involves training junior technicians and maintaining adherence to safety practices.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in high tech manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to independently operate complex crystal growth, coating or precision machining equipment in a production environment
• Strong understanding of process execution & consequences to outcome, reliability and delivery
• Experience with controlled documentation, deviation management, and manufacturing discipline
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capability with manufacturing equipment and support infrastructure
• Mechanical aptitude for precision equipment & instruments
• Proficiency in data entry systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and process ownership mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working both independently and within small teams.
• Strong observation & problem-solving skills with timely & effective communication up and down the escalation ladder.
• Strong work ethic, disciplined and willing to take ownership of one’s work.
• Comfortable working multiple tasks throughout the day and able to prioritize activities to balance immediate and near term production goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and document raw materials, process parameters & operating conditions per controlled procedures
• Assemble and inspect furnaces to ensure operability, mechanical integrity and compliance to process documents
• Set up, operate, and monitor CZ growth systems for SGGG production & perform additional production support activities
• Identify, report and respond to process drift, equipment instability, or infrastructure-related interruptions
• Execute controlled process recipes per engineering guidance.
• Accurately record process data, deviations, and observations in controlled Crystal Growth & Quality Control documentation systems
• Participate in root-cause investigations related to yield loss and equipment stability
• Train and mentor junior technicians; review setups for procedural compliance
• Maintain strict adherence to safe operating practices & comply with EH&S directives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed