Responsibilities include:
- Develop and design manufacturing process of complex optical components utilizing existing equipment and technologies, or implementing new cost-efficient approach.
- Design tools and fixtures to improve or stream line manufacturing process.
- Defining best technical solutions to mitigate the human factor influences of the process.
- Troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for prototype units through development to the production process
- Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
- Makes final decisions on operational matters and ensures operations effective achievement of objectives.
- Drives program and issue resolutions cross functionally .
- Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
- Decisions may impact across other functions within the division or globally.
- Creating and maintaining project documentation and communicating information at project status meetings.
- Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company.
- Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods..
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of the optical components. Knowledge of crystal fabrication a +
- Proven experience as optician for various crystal processing procedures
- SolidWorks design and simulations skills
- Hands on experience in optical shop
- CNC programming.
- Utilizing microscopes, interferometers, and laser measurement setup.
- CNC programming.
- Proven experience in OneNote, Microsoft Office, Oracle, or similar software
- Six Sigma, C-Lean, and 5S knowledge a must.
Education
- Masters in manufacturing engineering or equivalent, including in experience with optics and material engineering
- Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 9 years experience; or equivalent 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
- Masters in manufacturing engineering or equivalent
- 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12 years with a Master's
- Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of optical components
- Proven experience with crystal processing procedures as an optician
- Experience in Six Sigma, C-Lean, and 5S
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.
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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.









