Production Crystal Growth Technician

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and document raw materials, process parameters & operating conditions per controlled procedures
• Assemble and inspect furnaces to ensure operability, mechanical integrity and compliance to process documents
• Set up, operate, and monitor CZ growth systems for SGGG production & perform additional production support activities
• Identify, report and respond to process drift, equipment instability, or infrastructure-related interruptions
• Execute controlled process recipes per engineering guidance
• Accurately record process data, deviations, and observations in controlled Crystal Growth & Quality Control documentation systems
• Participate in root-cause investigations related to yield loss and equipment stability
• Train and mentor junior technicians; review setups for procedural compliance
• Maintain strict adherence to safe operating practices & comply with EH&S directives

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in high tech manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to independently operate complex crystal growth, coating or precision machining equipment in a production environment
• Strong understanding of process execution & consequences to outcome, reliability and delivery
• Experience with controlled documentation, deviation management, and manufacturing discipline
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capability with manufacturing equipment and support infrastructure
• Mechanical aptitude for precision equipment & instruments
• Proficiency in data entry systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and process ownership mindset

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working both independently and within small teams
• Strong observation & problem-solving skills with timely & effective communication up and down the escalation ladder
• Strong work ethic, disciplined and willing to take ownership of one’s work
• Comfortable working multiple tasks throughout the day and able to prioritize activities to balance immediate and near term production goals

Working Conditions

• Clean laboratory or production floor environment in climate controlled space
• Work with loose powders and other chemicals requiring use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, closed shoes, and long shirts & pants
• As required, some processes may require wearing a respirator
• Cleaning of loose powders and other debris & residues from crystal growth equipment
• Work in close proximity to high temperatures and high voltages
• Handling high value, hard to repair or replace equipment that directly impacts production throughput & output
• Occasional lifting of up to 40lbs
• Good eyesight very helpful for multiple tasks, particularly middle to far (2-6 feet) vision
• Good manual dexterity with a delicate touch
• Capacity to step up onto and work on elevated platforms throughout the day

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.