Project Manager/Equipment Engineering installation

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple semiconductor capital equipment installation projects simultaneously; develop and maintain integrated project schedules from release through production turnover; coordinate activities across Equipment Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, OEM suppliers, contractors, EHS, and supporting organizations; ensure alignment with safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives; monitor progress and proactively identify risks, resource constraints, and schedule impacts; support development and implementation of standardized project execution methodologies.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using established tools; monitor schedule performance against milestones and critical path activities; coordinate priorities and resource loading across concurrent installations; create schedule recovery plans when required; prepare weekly status reports and executive‑level updates; maintain dashboards and key performance indicators; challenge assumptions and identify execution gaps early.
• Project Governance & Accountability: Hold Equipment Engineering leadership, Installation Engineers, OEM suppliers, contractors, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing, and supporting organizations accountable for commitments and timelines; provide objective reporting of project health, schedule variances, resource constraints, and execution risks; escalate unresolved issues with recommended recovery plans; facilitate action‑item closure through regular follow‑up; ensure transparent, measurable accountability.
• Daily Execution Coordination: Lead weekly installation coordination meetings and project execution reviews; verify work sequencing supports efficient installation and commissioning; monitor contractor productivity and progress; identify execution barriers and coordinate timely resolution; support production readiness and equipment turnover activities.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify technical, logistical, schedule, and resource risks early; develop mitigation strategies with engineering and project stakeholders; maintain risk and issue logs; coordinate cross‑functional issue resolution; support leadership with data‑driven recommendations for recovery and resource allocation.
• Communication & Leadership: Serve as primary communication link between Equipment Engineering leadership and project stakeholders; facilitate coordination meetings and executive status reviews; prepare concise project summaries, dashboards, and performance metrics; build collaborative relationships across engineering, manufacturing, facilities, OEM suppliers, and contractors; promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Capital Planning & Organizational Growth: Support long‑range capital equipment planning and execution strategies; capture lessons learned and implement standardized best practices; assist in developing scalable project management processes for current and future manufacturing expansions; develop execution standards that transition into long‑term EES capital program management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, mechanical/electrical/industrial/manufacturing engineering, construction management, project management, business management, or a related technical discipline.
• Military technical leadership experience with demonstrated project execution responsibilities and a related bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of technical education, military training, and semiconductor capital project experience.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; training in project scheduling methodologies or earned value management; semiconductor or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of nine (9) years managing capital equipment installations, engineering projects, manufacturing operations, industrial construction, or semiconductor capital projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, coordinating OEM suppliers, contractors, engineering organizations, and manufacturing operations, developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, and supporting equipment commissioning, startup, and production readiness.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar scheduling software.

Skills

• Strong project planning and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving expertise; ability to identify execution risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and facility utility systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and project reporting tools.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong presentation and executive communication capabilities.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, semiconductor cleanroom, manufacturing, and active construction environments.
• Frequent movement between engineering offices, manufacturing areas, equipment installation sites, and contractor work locations.
• Domestic travel up to 10% may be required.
• Required use of appropriate cleanroom attire and personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Perform extended field walkdowns within manufacturing and construction environments.
• Stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work platforms as required.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate effectively during field coordination and executive meetings.

Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. corporate EHS standards.
• Potential responsibility for execution and maintenance of ISO 9000/9001, ISO 14001, or other applicable Quality Management System and Environmental Management System standards, depending on location.

Culture Commitment

Adhere to Coherent Corp.’s ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.

About Coherent Corp.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. As a vertically integrated manufacturing company, we develop innovative products for industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. We offer a comprehensive career development platform, a challenging environment that rewards excellence, and a competitive compensation program. Join us for stability, longevity, and growth.