R&D Engineering Technician

Coherent Corp.•Monroe, CT
•$25 - $41•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.)
  • 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
  • All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.
  • Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • competitive compensation program
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