Manufacturing Engineer - Fab and Polish

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing process of wafers utilizing existing equipment and technologies, or suggesting new cost-efficient approach.
• Design tools and fixtures to improve or streamline manufacturing process.
• Define best technical solutions to mitigate the human factor influences of the process.
• Troubleshoot and root cause failure analysis:
• For prototype units through the development of the production process of equipment on the production floor.
• Create and maintain project documentation and communicate information at project status meetings.
• Create MSP’s and WI to describe the developed process, and train technicians.
• Have a good understanding of optical manufacturing processes, including metrology and inspection steps needed to make sure that the developed process is correct.
• Set the example of good work practices, be hands on in the development of the process, and bring projects up to speed.

• Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of the optical components.
• Knowledge of crystal fabrication a +. wafer polishing a+, x‑ray crystallography a++.
• Solid Works design and simulation skills.
• Hands on experience in optical shop
  • CNC programming
    • Utilizing microscopes, interferometers, and laser measurement setup.
• Basic knowledge and experience in project management, ability to work with minimum supervision
  • One Note, Microsoft Office, Oracle, or similar software.
• Six Sigma, C‑Lean, and 5S knowledge a must.
• Presentation skills and ability to work with all levels of management and diverse departments.

• Minimum 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Master’s in manufacturing engineering or equivalent combination of engineering degree and years of experience, preferably in optics, crystals, or wafers.
• 2 years’ work experience in optics, fabrication, or relevant area of photonics in an industrial production environment.

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

• 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

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.

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