Mechanical Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support installation, checkout, and commissioning of mechanical and utility systems.
• Aid in system testing, startup activities, and troubleshooting during construction and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate with contractors, and vendors during installation and field execution.
• Ensure safe execution of tie-ins, outages, and system transitions.

Operations & Maintenance

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and utility systems.
• Respond to system upsets, alarms, and equipment issues, escalating as necessary.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of utilities such as HVAC, exhaust, water, gases, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Support minor mechanical modifications, repairs, and field adjustments.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute maintenance procedures, checklists, and PM documentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and system status information.
• Manage spare parts, coordinate with vendors, and plan maintenance.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance system reliability, safety, and uptime.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or trade training preferred.
• 6 years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems such as HVAC systems, chillers, exhaust, pumps, piping, and process utility infrastructure in an industrial, manufacturing, or cleanroom environment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform extended site walks and inspections, including navigating uneven surfaces and active construction sites.
• Must be comfortable working indoors in cleanrooms and outdoors in utility areas with exposure to heat, noise, vibration, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, cleanroom garments, etc.) and adhere to site safety protocols.
• Work around chemicals, including acids and solids.
• Work around hazardous and non-hazardous gases.

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Note: Depending on the location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of 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): 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

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. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity, and growth. Come join us!