Engineering Technician

We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineering Technician to support process development, process improvement, and process transfer activities for advanced ceramic manufacturing processes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with equipment, running experiments, troubleshooting problems, and supporting engineering projects in a manufacturing environment. The Process Engineering Technician will work closely with Process Engineers, Production Supervisors, Operators, and R&D teams to execute trials, collect data, prepare equipment, and help move projects forward.

Success in this role comes from initiative, reliability, curiosity, and a willingness to get involved wherever needed. The ideal candidate enjoys working with their hands, solving practical problems, and helping engineers accelerate development and improvement activities

• Execute process development and process improvement experiments under the direction of Process Engineering

• Prepare equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and documentation required for trials and evaluations

• Independently run manufacturing and engineering trials while ensuring accurate execution of experimental plans

• Collect process, quality, and equipment data during experiments and production evaluations

• Assist engineers in evaluating process changes, new materials, and equipment improvements

• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and communicate findings to engineering personnel

• Support process transfer activities between manufacturing locations

• Perform inspections, measurements, and data collection using standard metrology and test equipment

• Maintain engineering equipment, fixtures, and trial areas in a safe and organized condition

• Assist with installation, qualification, and validation of new equipment and tooling

• Document trial results, observations, and process conditions accurately and completely

• Work closely with operators, supervisors, engineers, and R&D personnel to support manufacturing and development objectives

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate ideas to engineering teams

• What Success Looks Like

• Within your first year, you will:

• Independently execute the majority of engineering trials with minimal supervision

• Become a trusted resource for Process Engineers and manufacturing teams

• Consistently generate accurate, reliable, and actionable experimental data

• Anticipate engineering needs and proactively prepare equipment, materials, and resources for upcoming projects

• Develop strong working relationships with operators, supervisors, and engineering personnel

• Contribute to process improvements, process transfers, and troubleshooting efforts

• Become proficient with key manufacturing equipment and engineering support activities

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, technical, maintenance, engineering technician, or related environment

• AAS in Engineering or Science fields highly preferred (or equivalent training and experience)

• Relevant certifications a strong plus, such as CAM, CAD, ISO, Lean, CMM, others

• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.

• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Comfortable working with tools, equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing processes

• Ability to follow procedures while adapting to changing priorities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and data entry systems

• Ability to accurately collect, record, and communicate experimental results

• Strong teamwork…