Crystal Engineer​/Process Development

Responsibilities include:

• Competency with semi-conductor crystals including II-VI and III-V compounds, laser crystals, and NLO crystals including oxides and fluorides.
• Plan and conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to verify process efficacy, prove hypotheses or characterize material quality
• Organize and write machine/process and qualification procedures
• Operate and maintain crystal growth equipment for R&D and process development purposes
• Assist in the design, construction, test and check-out of crystal growth and test equipment
• Use manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment
• Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment

• Masters in materials science or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of hands on experience in at least 1 method of crystal growth with emphasis on techniques for bulk congruent materials (Czochralski, Kyropoulos, Bridgman, VGF)
  • Or Minimum 7 years of directly related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years direct experience
• Experience with analytical equipment for optical/physical material characterization
• Experience working from schematics, diagrams, written, and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions
• Proven understanding of laser and nonlinear optics principles

• PhD in materials science or related discipline
• Hands on experience in various methods of crystal growth
• Experience in materials preparation and synthesis
• Experience with common materials characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, GDMS, XRF, etc)
• Experience using Solid Works, LabVIEW, Macros for Excel
• Strong project management skills
• Strong research analytical skills
• Ability to plan, organize and multitask across multiple projects to utilize time efficiently
• Strong communication skills in team meetings, presentations and comprehensive reports
• Ability to work independently and to interface with large teams, working across departmental/discipline boundaries

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

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.

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.

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