Systems / Equipment Engineer - Optical Coating Systems

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Budd Lake, NJ

1d•$87,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Systems/Equipment Engineer at its Budd Lake, New Jersey facility to support the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of optical coating deposition systems. The role works with vacuum-based manufacturing equipment, industrial controls, and system-level troubleshooting, including deposition systems using evaporation and sputtering technologies. The engineer collaborates with process engineers, technicians, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and performance. The position also supports equipment installation, modification, commissioning, and qualification; develops and maintains equipment documentation and procedures; and promotes safe work practices and compliance with company procedures. The work takes place in a hands-on manufacturing and engineering environment and may involve occasional work in a properly gowned clean room and occasional lifting or moving of materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Typically requires at least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or a PhD with no years of experience; equivalent work experience may also qualify.
Two or more years of experience supporting industrial, vacuum, semiconductor, optical, or coating equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with PLC- and HMI-based control systems.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing and engineering environment.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds of material or equipment on the manufacturing floor.
Willingness and ability to occasionally work in a properly gowned clean room.
Follow applicable site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ion Beam Sputtering systems.
Experience with E-beam and thermal evaporation sources.
Experience with high-vacuum systems, vacuum pumps, gauges, and leak detection.
Experience with thin-film deposition equipment and process-control systems.
Experience with industrial networking, instrumentation, motion control, or data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and improve optical coating deposition systems using evaporation and sputtering technologies.
Support system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting, including PLC and HMI systems.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, vacuum, process-control, and equipment-related issues.
Collaborate with process engineers, technicians, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and performance.
Develop and maintain equipment documentation, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and system records.
Support equipment installations, modifications, commissioning, and qualification activities.
Promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable company procedures.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, or other standards relevant to the position’s responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Adhere to Coherent Corp.’s ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.