R&D 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! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
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
- 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
- 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)
- Transfer successful products to manufacturing, including documentation and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
