Manufacturing Engineer - Fab and Polish

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in optics, photonics, or related field with a Bachelor's; or 5 years with a Master's; or 3 years with a PhD.
  • Master's in manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
  • At least 2 years in optics fabrication or industrial photonics environment is essential.
  • SolidWorks design and simulation expertise required.
  • Hands-on experience in an optical shop, including CNC programming.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like OneNote and Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient in Six Sigma, C-Lean, and 5S methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop wafer manufacturing processes, leveraging existing or innovative techniques.
  • Design tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
  • Identify technical solutions to minimize human error in processes.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for prototype and production processes.
  • Maintain project documentation and communicate updates in status meetings.
  • Create Manufacturing Standards Procedures (MSP) and Work Instructions (WI) for technician training.
  • Demonstrate strong work ethics and engage hands-on in process development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive career development platform.
  • Opportunity to innovate within a stable, growth-oriented company.
  • Challenging work environment that promotes employee excellence.
  • Commitment to health, safety, and quality environmental standards.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities include:
  • Develop manufacturing process of wafers utilizing existing equipment and technologies, or suggesting new cost-efficient approach.
  • Design tools and fixtures to improve or streamline manufacturing process.
  • Define best technical solutions to mitigate the human factor influences of the process.
  • Troubleshoot and root cause failure analysis:
  • For prototype units through the development of the production process of equipment on the production floor.
  • Create and maintain project documentation and communicating information at project status meetings.
  • Create MSP's and WI to describe the developed process, and train technicians
  • Have a good understanding optical manufacturing processes, included metrology and inspection steps needed to make sure that the developed process is correct.
  • Set the example of good work practices, be hands on in the development of the process, and bringing projects up tospeed

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of fabrication and polishing of the optical components.
  • Knowledge of crystal fabrication a +. wafer polishing a+, x-ray crystallography a++
  • SolidWorks design and simulations skills
  • Hands on experience in optical shop
    • CNC programming.
      • Utilizing microscopes, interferometers, and laser measurement setup.
  • Basic knowledge and experience in project management, ability to work with minimum supervision
    • OneNote, Microsoft Office, Oracle, or similar software
  • Six Sigma, C-Lean, and 5S knowledge a must.
  • Presentation skills and ability to work with all levels of management and diverse departments.


Education

  • Minimum 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Master's in manufacturing engineering or equivalent combination of engineering degree and years of experience, preferably in optics, crystals, or wafers.
  • 2 years' work experience in optics, fabrication, or relevant area of photonics in an industrial production environment.


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.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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