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Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Improve and maintain the manufacturing processes used to make semiconductor chips and optical (photonics) components. The goal is to make sure products are made accurately, consistently, and at the lowest reasonable cost. Identify problems in production, figure out what’s causing them, and fix them so fewer defects occur and overall product quality improves. Help move new technologies from research and development into full-scale production. Work closely with teams such as design, quality, equipment, and supply chain to solve manufacturing issues and support the launch of new products. Make sure proper procedures and documentation are in place and that manufacturing follows quality and ISO standards. Use specialized manufacturing machines, laser and optical equipment, inspection and measurement tools, and data analysis software to monitor performance and improve processes. Work with internal production systems to track manufacturing activity and ensure everything runs smoothly and reliably.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Systems, Manufacturing, or related.
- 5 years of experience with Automation of bar stacking for laser facet coating or related. Requires skills and experience to involve:
- Strong understanding of semiconductor, photonics, and optoelectronic laser manufacturing processes, materials, and cleanroom fabrication environments.
- Specialized experience in high-volume BGA manufacturing, including automated assembly processes, reflow operations, inspection systems, and tooling used for substrate, die, and package integration.
- Experience working with complex, high-volume manufacturing tools used for precision pick and place components, including the ability to troubleshoot line-down situations that directly impact yield and production output.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies DOE, SPC (including SPC rules), and FMEA.
- Experience with automation software and hardware in advanced manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel, JMP, Minitab, and statistical process control tools.
- Knowledge of basic laser functions and related process modules.
- Experience designing jigs and fixtures for load processes and thin film facet coating in high-volume manufacturing.
- Understanding of water quality data as it relates to manufacturing process control.
- Experience with Agile change control, configuration management (CM), and OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plans).
- Experience supporting technology transfer from R&D to high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction (NPI) efforts.
- Ability to develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions in compliance with quality and ISO standards.
- Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication tools, photonics manufacturing equipment, metrology/inspection systems, MES, and ERP platforms.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Systems, Manufacturing, or related
- Minimum 5 years' experience with automation of bar stacking for laser facet coating or related
- Strong understanding of semiconductor, photonics, and optoelectronic laser manufacturing processes, materials, and cleanroom environments
- Specialized experience in high-volume BGA manufacturing, automated assembly, reflow operations, inspection systems, and tooling
- Experience troubleshooting complex, high-volume manufacturing tools and resolving line-down situations impacting yield and output
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies: DOE, SPC (including SPC rules), and FMEA
- Experience with automation software and hardware in advanced manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel, JMP, Minitab, and SPC tools
- Knowledge of basic laser functions and related process modules
- Experience designing jigs and fixtures for load processes and thin film facet coating in high-volume manufacturing
- Understanding of water quality data as it relates to manufacturing process control
- Experience with Agile change control, configuration management (CM), and OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plans)
- Experience supporting technology transfer from R&D to high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction (NPI)
- Ability to develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions in compliance with quality and ISO standards
- Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication tools, photonics manufacturing equipment, metrology/inspection systems, MES, and ERP platforms
- Adherence to site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards
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.






