R&D Engineer - Machining

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 via Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and other related activities
• Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and s 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)
• 1 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.