Tool Installation/ Start up Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Own assigned tool installation and commissioning scopes from planning through qualification and handoff to operations.
• Develop and execute installation and commissioning plans aligned with project schedules, factory priorities, and safety requirements.
• Track progress, risks, and open issues; drive actions to closure with minimal escalation.
• Serve as the primary coordination point for equipment suppliers (OEMs) during installation and commissioning.
• Schedule, lead, and participate in commissioning meetings, readiness reviews, and acceptance activities (FAT/SAT).
• Coordinate supplier activities including tool checkout, system bring-up, testing, and documentation.
• Track supplier deliverables, action items, and milestones; proactively escalate performance or schedule risks.
• Partner with Facilities Engineering to verify layouts, utilities, and infrastructure readiness prior to supplier arrival.
• Validate field execution against approved designs, specifications, and commissioning requirements.
• As the technical point of contact for vendors and contractors; ensure adherence to quality, safety, and site standards.
• Coordinate qualification activities with equipment and process engineering teams.
• Ensure commissioning issues are resolved prior to qualification and release to operations.
• Maintain ownership of installation and commissioning issues through operational handoff.

Documentation, Reporting & Collaboration

• Maintain accurate installation, commissioning, and as-built documentation reflecting actual field conditions.
• Provide clear status updates on progress, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, facilities, and suppliers to support stable transition to production.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Military experience and technical training may be substituted for degree requirements.
• 5-6 years of experience supporting tool installation, commissioning, or facilities engineering in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with equipment suppliers and contractors.

Skills

• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment installation and commissioning processes.
• Ability to coordinate FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities.
• Working knowledge of facility utility systems and cleanroom requirements.
• Strong ownership mindset with consistent follow-through.
• Effective communication and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple execution priorities in parallel.

Working Conditions

• Work in Class 100/1000 cleanroom environments.
• Wear full cleanroom attire.
• Exposure to chemicals, hazardous and non-hazardous gases.
• Use of hand and power tools.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods (up to 10 hours).
• Lift up to 50 lbs; push/pull up to 150 lbs.
• Able to work compressed schedules as required.

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!