Product Development Engineer
Coherent Corp. · Monroe, CT · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Engineering prototyping with advanced composite materials, including design input, equipment programming, equipment operation, pathfinder machining, assembly and inspection
- Develop and improve production methods for ceramic-based composite materials
- Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM, PC-DIMS, Calyspo, MX, others)
- Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile, Oracle, Cumulus, Creo, Solidworks, others)
- Participate in continuous improvement activities via Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and other related activities
- Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and test labs)
- Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including writing documentation, specifying equipment, conducting training, and monitoring results
Education & Experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering education)
- 0 to 5 years of experience in advanced machining field
Skills
- Experience machining of advanced materials (ceramics, metal matrix composites, other)
- Broad experience with machining methods, including milling, turning, diamond grinding, EDM, laser, ultrasonic and other
- Knowledge of design software, e.g., CAD (ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, other), CAM (MasterCam, SurfCam, GibbsCam, other), and CMM (PC-DIMS, Calyspo)
- Aptitude for external interfacing with both vendors and customers
Working Conditions
- Position requires on-site activities for prototype fabrication
- Work schedule is 5 days, 40 hrs per week, first shift
- Hands-on, lab-based job environment: Required to frequently lift/push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs
- Must be able to sit, bend, squat and walk about facility
- Depending on project assignment, may be required to walk/stand for entire 8 hour day
Safety Requirements
- 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): 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.