Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support of ingot production activities with assistance to product realization and overseeing day to day operational aspect of ingot manufacturing operations. And focus on process and production improvement.
• Ingot production processes periodically reviewed and documentations updated after discussions held and inputs obtained from other team members.
• Production process problems affecting the yields are identified and corrective action ideas presented to Department Manager as potential projects for process improvement with supporting data to identify root causes and developing corrective actions.
• Address customer complaints and quality issues, and be actively involved in research and development effort of our thermoelectric material properties, processes, responsible from update of various ingot material properties related databases
• Directly interact and supervise ingot production personal on daily basis to address production related problems to maintain and improve ingot manufacturing yields without comprise on quality and cost of products
• Participates in and occasionally leads training opportunities, for Engineering Community as well as to learn other skills in relation to applications of thermoelectric materials.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering field with emphasis on process physics and/or process chemistry. Other educational backgrounds may be considered if they are directly related to thermoelectric material production and processes
• Master’s degree in above mentioned majors or related majors is strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing industry, dealing with process development or process improvement activities
• Experience working with processing of metal, metal or ceramic powders in laboratory or industrial foundry setting is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex materials and thermoelectric-related problems and research solutions in the public domain as well as creating/ developing innovative solutions
• Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply it to solve problems resourcefully
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects
• Ability to teach and train others within work group
• Ability to work, teach and learn in cross-organizational teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access database, Email, internet access and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.
• Demonstrates a high standard of ethics, professionalism, competency, and quality
  

Working Conditions

• Good working conditions. Occasional exposure to noise, dust, heat, etc. Some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

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.

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!

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