Manufacturing Technician - Crystal Growth Equipment

Coherent is a global manufacturing company specializing in lasers, optics, networking and materials.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on person to join a multi-faceted team supporting research & development of manufacturing technologies for novel materials used in advanced, high-power lasers.

This role has combined responsibilities for assembling, testing, troubleshooting & maintenance of the crystal growth equipment as well as for preparation & operation of this equipment to manufacture crystals.

The work is performed in our hybrid laboratory production environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience, skills & interest in electrical & electronic systems, computers & computerized control systems, mechanics & robotics as well as chemistry and chemical manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities:


* Prepare raw materials & furnace components for crystal growth


* Monitor & log process data into a manufacturing database


* Operate crystal growth equipment for crystal manufacturing as well as equipment troubleshooting purposes.


* Assist engineering in the assembly & installation of control panels, sensors, PLC's, computers, vision equipment and other components and test these per schematics, manufacturer's instructions and other engineering documents.


* Monitor & troubleshoot existing equipment to the component level using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other appropriate equipment.


* Document and report system failures and to engineering & repair, rework or replace components as guided by engineering.


* Develop maintenance logs, preventative maintenance programs and repair & recovery procedures for various crystal growth systems


* Support engineering activities with respect to process improvements and equipment design.


* Assist with day to day crystal manufacturing operations and maintenance of a clean, safe and organized work environment


* Ensure a safe & collegial work environment and cultivate communicative, collaborative & collegial work relations between various manufacturing and R&D teams.

Education & Experience:


* High school diploma or GED with specific vocational training, associates degree or certificates in electrical, electronics or robotics trades or related fields.


* 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.

Factory or facilities maintenance experience is strongly preferred.


* Experience working with chemical batching, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, materials, glass, vacuum technology, coatings or crystal growth a strong plus.


* Experience reading electrical/ electronic schematics & wiring diagrams as well as user's manuals.


* Experience operating and/or programming PLC's or electronic process controllers preferred.


* Knowledge of programming languages such as Labview, Python or similar a strong plus.

Minimum Qualifications:


* Good fine motor manipulation ability and hand-eye coordination is required.

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