Materials engineer serp_jobs.h1.location_city

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Product focused materials R&D : Optimize existing materials, develop new materials, productionize of successful development projects
• Lead materials characterization activities for Delaware site
• Participate in prototyping activities in line with 5-year plan, including planning and scheduling, documentation, customer interface, supplier interface, and hands-on activities
• Participate in Lean / Kaizen events with goals of increasing efficiency, enhancing quality and improving output
• Participate in ISO activities for R&D group
• Maintain a focus outside of Coherent to keep track of innovations in the field (e.g., external literature, external conferences, use of AI searches)

Education & Experience

Skills

Working Conditions

Office and Shopfloor

Physical Requirements

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 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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .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.Carry out a broad range of materials R&D duties, including improvement of material formulations (cost, yield, properties), development of new materials formulations to meet market needs, materials characterization, new product prototyping, and productionizing successful developments. Own R&D materials characterization lab. Lead employees, including direct supervision. Apply scientific and engineering principles to develop new products in line with roadmap and growth strategy of the company. Support technology and IP development activities through participation in internal operations reviews, roadmap preparation, invention disclosure preparation, and technical society presentations. Assist with new product launch activities, including customer and vendor interface, educating customer specifying new equipment, conducting trials on new equipment, capital justifications, procedure writing and transfer of successful products to manufacturing.