Responsible for daily decisions on process, product and equipment problems and their impact on production costs and on-time delivery commitments.
Develop new tools and processes for manufacturing new products and integrate them into the manufacturing systems.
Interact closely with the Manufacturing team to monitor and clarify procedures.
Support Planning and Manufacturing to optimize product flow, throughput and on-time delivery goals.
Perform continuous process improvement and development of tools to assist engineering and manufacturing in evaluation of processes, diagnosis of equipment failures, product and business. Support decisions using measurable statistics.
Maintain and optimize predictive tools to maximize run yields and minimize downtime.
Perform product qualifications for new products or for specified process changes
Write or modify work instructions for tasks associated with coating processes, measurement instrumentation and software tool utilized by technicians.
Participate in major development efforts driven by Management and work together with Senior engineers to identify how to best support the effort
Communicate well with outside vendors and customers, fostering good working relationships.
Education & Experience
BS degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or related field
5 years of professional optical coating process engineering in manufacturing.
Skills
In depth knowledge of reactive magnetron sputter deposition processes, thin film growth processes and their interrelationships
In depth knowledge of thin film design theory, thin film design code development and product application.
General knowledge of statistical software packages, interpretation of statistics and an ability to clearly communicate statistical results to others.
Experience Decreasing/Eliminating process variations using problem solving methodologies to; understand root causes, confirm hypotheses, implement resolutions, and optimize improvement
General knowledge optical thin film metrology for telecommunication filters
Familiarity with Matlab/Visual Basic/Labview/Python codes for equipment control and data analysis and proficient in one of these languages.
Have proficient general computer skills. Some examples are; experience with commercial thin film software, and other programs, Word, Excel, power point etc.
Experience TFCALC preferred.
Working Conditions
Shift and 'on-call' work may be required, particularly where manufacturing/production equipment is in continual 24-hour operation.
Physical Requirements
Able to lift and move up to 25lbs without assistances
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 talentacquisition@coherent.com.