Staff Engineer, Process

Coherent Corp.•Newark, DE

2d•$70,840 - $115,995•Onsite

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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
2-5 years of engineering, manufacturing, process development, or related experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently while knowing when to seek input from others
Naturally curious and enjoys understanding how things work
Comfortable learning through experimentation and hands-on problem solving
Takes ownership and follows through on commitments
Prefers solving problems at the source rather than from behind a desk
Willing to challenge assumptions respectfully when data or observations suggest a better approach
Enjoys working as part of a team and building strong relationships across functions

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, process engineering, internship, or co-op experience preferred
Experience with data analysis, DOE, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred
Experience working in a production environment preferred
Exposure to materials processing, thermal processing, or advanced manufacturing technologies preferred
Evidence of hands-on interests and a passion for building, making, repairing, or improving things, such as: Woodworking, Automotive projects, Robotics, Fabrication, Machining, 3D printing, Competitive engineering teams, Personal technical projects

Responsibilities

Partner with operators, production supervisors, engineers, and R&D teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, troubleshooting issues, and identifying improvement opportunities
Lead and support process improvement projects focused on yield improvement, scrap reduction, throughput, and quality
Investigate process and product issues using structured problem-solving techniques and data-driven decision making
Develop and execute experiments to better understand process behavior and improve manufacturing performance
Support the transfer of manufacturing processes between facilities and help ensure successful implementation across sites
Build expertise in ceramic forming processes, thermal processing, and advanced materials manufacturing
Document process improvements and support the development of manufacturing procedures and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and technologies into manufacturing
Take ownership of projects from problem identification through implementation and follow-up