Engineering Technician - CNC

We are seeking an Engineering Technician in our Newark, Delaware facility where we produce ceramic composite materials and manufacture products from these advanced materials for the thermal management, defense, industrial, optics and semiconductor industries. This position will be part of our R&D team, focusing on prototype fabrication in support of new product and new customer development activities. This is a Monday-Friday 1st shift position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Initial duties focused on lapping prototype products
• Project planning, execution, tracking and reporting
• Develop and improve processing methods for inorganic composite materials (preform fabrication, metal casting, mold production and assembly, programming and operation of advanced furnaces, programming and operation of CNC machining centers, precision finishing/lapping of hard materials, and other associated activities)
• Characterization of materials properties
• Measurement of dimensions, both manually and via computer controlled CMMs
• Interface with outside entities (raw materials suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers, machine shops, and test labs)
• Transfer successful products to manufacturing, including documentation and training 

Education & Experience

• 4 plus years as Engineering Technician in Prototype and/or Hi-tech manufacturing role OR equivalent training such as AAS in Engineering or Science fields in lieu
• Relevant certifications a strong plus, such as CAM, CAD, ISO, Lean, CMM, others

Skills

• Familiarity with manufacturing and/or lab environment
• Experience with advanced equipment (materials processing, furnaces, CNC machining centers, CMMs, etc.)
• Knowledge of assembly operations
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong computer aptitude (data summaries, programmable furnaces and machining centers, etc.)

Working Conditions

Position requires on-site activities for prototype fabrication (this is not a work from home position) in manufacturing and lab environment.

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

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

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.