Coherent

R&D Engineer

Coherent • $70K — $95K *
Monroe, CT 06468In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
  • Associate's degree in Engineering or Science with relevant manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

  • Engineer prototypes using advanced composite materials
  • Develop and enhance production methods for ceramic composites
  • Program equipment in assigned areas using various software
  • Produce PC-based outputs on standard platforms
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities like Lean and ISO
  • Interface with external stakeholders including customers and vendors
  • Transfer successful prototypes to manufacturing with documentation and training

Benefits

  • Hands-on role with direct involvement in prototype fabrication
  • Standard first shift working hours
  • Active participation in industry-standard quality processes
  • Opportunity to engage with a variety of external partners and stakeholders
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Engineering prototyping with advanced composite materials, including design input, equipment programming, equipment operation, 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)
  • Continuous improvement via participation in Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and other related activities
  • Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and test labs)
  • Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including writing documentation and conducting training

Education & Experience
  • BS in Engineering or Science
  • AAS in Engineering or Science with relevant experience in manufacturing, machining, CNC programming or prototyping

Skills
  • Knowledge of advanced materials (ceramics, metal matrix composites, other)
  • Knowledge of machining methods, including milling, turning, diamond grinding, EDM, laser and other
  • Experience with 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 (this is not a work from home position).
  • Work schedule is 5 days, 40 hrs per week, first shift.

Physical Requirements

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.

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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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