Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Advanced Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Lead troubleshooting efforts to quickly diagnose and resolve complex equipment downtime issues.
• Perform and guide scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities following established best practices.
• Rebuild, qualify, and prepare implanter assemblies and other critical components for rapid installation.
• Set up, qualify, and run equipment after repairs and, as needed, during production.
• Repair, maintain, and calibrate process equipment involving high‑vacuum systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Perform daily equipment checks and initiate corrective actions based on findings.

Electrical, Electronic & Software Expertise

• Interpret complex electrical and electronic schematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic circuitry to the board level.
• Leverage commercial and vendor‑proprietary software to diagnose, maintain, and improve production equipment performance.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex equipment issues.

Chemical, Gas & Safety Systems

• Maintain hazardous and inert gas handling systems, including cylinder changeouts and system integrity checks.
• Repair and maintain chemical and solvent delivery systems.
• Apply a strong understanding of chemical processes and associated hazards.
• Champion safety compliance, proper procedures, and a clean, organized work environment.

Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor and train technicians on certified tasks, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
• Share expertise to improve team capability, consistency, and response time.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to drive equipment improvements.
• Provide input into maintenance strategies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Operational Excellence

• Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of maintenance and repair activities in computerized maintenance systems.
• Maintain detailed equipment history and performance records.
• Identify, source, and order parts and materials required to support maintenance and repair efforts.

Education & Experience

• AS degree in Electronics or equivalent training (minimum) with background in Electronics
• Experience repairing complex manufacturing equipment (8+ years preferred). Semiconductor equipment experience preferred (specifically vacuum systems, and/or ion implanters).
• Extensive ability to do electronics troubleshooting is needed.
• Equivalent Military experience will also be considered.
• Training in the handling of hazardous chemicals, gases, and materials

Skills

• Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze technical procedures, documentation, instruction manuals, and or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers and management

Working Conditions

• Work in an office environment and non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Work in a Class 10/100/1000 clean room for extended periods
• Wear full clean room attire
• Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solvents
• Providing support during off hours

ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
• Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to squat, kneel as needed and walk or stand for most of shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI 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 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.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.