Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs for all production and test equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and execute periodic preventive maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze breakdown trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis on equipment, tester, and machine failures; develop systematic debugging and recovery procedures.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for major equipment issues, spare parts replacement, upgrades, and software updates
• Ensure all machinery operates within specified parameters and complies with safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory, including monitoring stock levels and ensuring timely replenishment.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Conduct equipment capability studies and Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) evaluations for test systems (e.g., interferometers and automated testers).
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve equipment-related issues and minimize production interruptions.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance documentation, records, and reports in compliance with ISO standards and company procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and maintenance processes.
• Apply risk-based thinking in maintenance planning and execution to prevent potential failures.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, ISO requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Authorized to stop equipment operation if it fails to meet safety, quality, or operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate superior
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline).
• Minimum 1 year of working experience in equipment maintenance or manufacturing environment; experience in mass production is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies (PM, TPM, OEE monitoring).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Good computer literacy, including maintenance tracking systems and basic data analysis tools.
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and respond to urgent breakdown situations.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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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