Coherent

Tool Installation/ Start up Engineer

Coherent • $80K — $110K *
Sherman, TX 75090In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field; military experience and technical training may substitute for degree.
  • 5-6 years of experience in tool installation or commissioning within semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing.
  • Proven experience in coordinating with equipment suppliers and contractors.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment installation and commissioning processes.
  • Working knowledge of facility utility systems and cleanroom requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Own tool installation and commissioning from planning to operations handoff.
  • Develop and execute detailed installation and commissioning plans.
  • Track project progress, risks, and issues, driving resolutions with minimal escalation.
  • Serve as primary contact for OEMs during installation phases.
  • Coordinate all supplier activity for tool checkout and system testing.
  • Ensure compliance of field execution with approved designs and specifications.
  • Maintain updated installation, commissioning, and field documentation.

Benefits

  • Exposure to advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry.
  • Opportunity to work in a structured and high-tech cleanroom environment.
  • Engagement with international equipment suppliers and industry leaders.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.
  • Act 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
  • Ability 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.

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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