Manufacturing Engineer - Fab and Polish

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Sherman, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop manufacturing processes and tools for optical components, conduct troubleshooting, manage projects, and ensure quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Responsibilities include:

  • 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 communicating information at project status meetings.
  • Create MSP’s and WI to describe the developed process, and  train technicians
  • Have a good understanding optical manufacturing processes, included 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 bringing projects up tospeed 

Technical Skills


  • Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of the optical components. 
  • Knowledge of crystal fabrication a +. wafer polishing a+, x-ray crystallography a++
  • SolidWorks design and simulations 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 
    • OneNote, 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.

Education
 

  • 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.


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].

 

About UsCoherent 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.

Skills Required

  • 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
  • Master's in manufacturing engineering or equivalent combination of engineering degree and years of experience
  • 2 years' work experience in optics, fabrication, or photonics
  • Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of optical components
  • SolidWorks design and simulations skills

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..

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Saxonburg, PA
3,569 Employees

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.

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