Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Load optics into fixtures; clean & inspect under a microscope
Determine if surface quality is fully compliant to specific customer drawings/specifications
Inspect and final clean per production schedule
Preparation of optical substrates for thin film disposition
Load parts into coating chambers
Follow ISO procedures and policies
Unload coated crystals from fixtures & inspect surface quality under a microscope per ANSI, Mil standard or ISO.
Perform reflectivity testing on spectrophotometers or lasers based on product wavelengths
Enter WO data into MRP system in preparation for shipment
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D.
5+ years previous experience in material inspection
Demonstrated ability to see and handle small parts
Previous experience using a microscope
Must be able to work on repetitive tasks
Basic data entry skills
Willing/able to work in a cleanroom environment, fully gowned
Willing/able to work with minimal exposure to chemicals such as, methanol and isopropanol
Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience in an optics manufacturing environment or similar technical training
Some college in physics, chemistry, engineering and/or math
Experience in optics cleaning and inspection
Experience in optical coating technologies
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)
Accurate data entry skills MRP/ERP experience
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
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.
Culture Commitment
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
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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 5+ years previous experience in material inspection
- Demonstrated ability to see and handle small parts
- Previous experience using a microscope
- Must be able to work on repetitive tasks
- Basic data entry skills
- Willing/able to work in a cleanroom environment, fully gowned
- Willing/able to work with minimal exposure to chemicals such as methanol and isopropanol
- Previous experience in an optics manufacturing environment or similar technical training
- Some college in physics, chemistry, engineering and/or math
- Experience in optics cleaning and inspection
- Experience in optical coating technologies
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Accurate data entry skills; MRP/ERP experience
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
Coherent Corp. Insights
What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.






