R&D Engineering Technician

Job Summary: R&D Engineering Technician to focus on prototype fabrication in support of new product and new customer development activities.  Tasks include materials processing, machining, lapping, equipment operation, planning and scheduling, data collection and reporting, inspection, and assembly.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Member of prototype fabrication team:

• 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

• Detailed process and product tracking

• 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)

• Operate thermal processing equipment and controls

• Transfer successful products to manufacturing, including documentation and training 

Education & Experience

• 5+ years related experience or relevant combination of education and/or experience. 

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

Skills & Other Requirements

• 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.

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 attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.  This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & 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:

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