Crystal Fabrication Technician

About Us

Coherent 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fabrication equipment including x-ray diffraction orientation grinding and inspection tooling
• Follow technical drawings, specifications, and production procedures
• Use precision measuring tools and testing equipment
• Record production data, test results, and material usage
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot process issues
• Handle chemicals and materials safely according to workplace procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-controlled work area
• Follow safety, quality-control, and environmental regulations
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to improve processes
• Depending on location, execute and maintain ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, and/or other applicable standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional training in fabrication/machining practices
• An associate’s degree in engineering technology is a plus
• Minimum 10 years of relevant fabrication and machine shop experience in an optics or semiconductor manufacturing support environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and repair fabrication process tools (Multi Wire-Saws, Cylindrical Grinders, X-Ray Orientation Equipment, Cleaning Benches, etc.) in a semiconductor or optical materials environment
• Familiarity with general machine tools (mill, lathe, etc.) in a model shop environment
• Ability to read CAD drawings in the machining/fabrication of equipment parts, tools, semiconductor ingots, and substrates
• Comfortable carefully handling and loading/unloading high-value and heavy crystals
• Demonstrated ability to maintain shop operations independently
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Experience with networked PC-based computer systems (MS Office, spreadsheets, Access, graphics, email, MRP systems, and accounting software)

Safety Requirements

• May be required to lift up to 40 lbs on occasion
• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards

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