R&D Engineering Technician

Coherent • Monroe, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

R&D Engineering Technician to focus on prototype fabrication in support of new product and new customer development activities. Tasks include materials processing, machining, lapping, equipment operation, planning and scheduling, data collection and reporting, inspection, and assembly.

Requirements

• New AAS in Engineering or Science fields (or equivalent training and experience)
• Familiarity with manufacturing and/or lab environment
• Experience with advanced equipment (materials processing, furnaces, CNC machining centers, CMMs, etc.)
• Knowledge of assembly operations
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong computer aptitude (data summaries, programmable furnaces and machining centers, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications a strong plus, such as CAM, CAD, ISO, Lean, CMM, others

Responsibilities

• Member of prototype fabrication team: Project planning, execution, tracking and reporting
• Develop and improve processing methods for inorganic composite materials (preform fabrication, metal casting, mold production and assembly, programming and operation of advanced furnaces, programming and operation of CNC machining centers, precision finishing/lapping of hard materials, and other associated activities)
• Characterization of materials properties
• Detailed process and product tracking
• Measurement of dimensions, both manually and via computer controlled CMMs
• Interface with outside entities (raw materials suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers, machine shops, and test labs)
• Operate thermal processing equipment and controls
• Conduct manufacturing trials in support of Product/Process Development
• Transfer successful products to manufacturing, including documentation and training

Benefits

• 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].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree