Technician, Test

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain existing test infrastructure on the production floor
• Bring up new test infrastructure on the production floor
• Support improvements/upgrades to test infrastructure on the production floor
• Support the smooth flow of material through test infrastructure on the production floor
• Support engineering in developing and implementing new test infrastructure
• Update and maintain test documentation
• Provide test equipment-related training to operators
• Perform calibrations and validations of test equipment
• Perform material dispositions
• Analyze and act on SPC charts & maintain SPC material
• Analyze and act on production and test related KPIs
• Perform basic DOEs for engineers
• Co-develop calibration procedures with senior technicians and engineers
• Co-develop SOPs and OCAPs with senior technicians and engineers
• Ownership and accountability of production floor performance and misses on all test equipment
• Successfully present and communicate to management on any topics of interest/concern
• Cross-train other technicians on all test infrastructure / job requirements
• Develop and perform advanced DOEs for engineers

Education & Experience

• Minimum 15 yr. semiconductor or equipment maintenance or related experience.
• BS or equivalent degree

Skills

• Knowledge of optics, mechanics, and electronics
• Laboratory skills using high speed test equipment such as network analyzers, pattern generators, oscilloscopes, error detectors, micrometers, microscopes, etc.
• Cursory knowledge of programming or scripting languages
• Quick learner with abstract and foreign concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong reporting, logging, and documentation skills
• Great self-management & prioritization skills
• Must be a self-starter, able to work in high stress environment
• Strong interpersonal/teaming skills to able to effectively collaborate with other cross-functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization to achieve business unit and organizational objectives
• Strong direct ownership of projects and ability to successfully complete them within cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with MS Office and similar software
• Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and continually report on progress
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Soldering experience
• Oscilloscope experience
• Computer networking troubleshooting experience

Physical Requirements

• Includes working on mechanical systems within a production cleanroom
• Includes working with laptops & desktops within a production cleanroom
• Requires bending at the waist and/or knees
• Requires leaning/reaching into mechanical systems
• Requires bundling/unbundling cabling on the floor
• Requires lifting up to 50lb
• Requires using microscopes and other metrology tools
• Requires working in full cleanroom attire including laser safety goggles
• Requires compressed shifts (12hr)

Safety Requirements

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

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the 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!