Coherent’s Electro-Optics Components Business Unit has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern. We are looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on teammate who will help to lead efforts to improve existing products and processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Lead Mfg Engineer to help bring online a new laser diode production cell.
• Hands on production station building and commissioning including wiring, cooling loop plumbing and software configuration
• Station qualification and repeatability studies
• Support technicians in the build and test of laser diode first articles 
• Participating in Lean activities in the manufacturing area, for example: production floor layout, improving data collection, updating work instructions, and developing new and better manufacturing approaches and processes.
• Assist in the design and setup test fixtures for experiments.
• Assisting in maintaining test equipment, ensuring equipment is calibrated.
• Commitment to ISO procedures and policies.
• Conducting improvement experiments in order to improve reliability and quality of our products as well as first pass yield using a detail-oriented approach to experimentation and sharing those results with the rest of the team.
• Resolve production issues (Failure analysis, Root Cause Determination, and Implementing Corrective Actions).

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree in technical field, or In-process for a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Skills

• High level of computer skill, and strong written and verbal skills. 
• Detail orientated thinking with the ability to multitask.
• Flexible attitude with demonstrated ability to adapt to change and a dynamic work environment 
• Demonstrate a wide degree of creativity.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and coordinate with team members in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience with Solidworks (or other 3D Modeling Software), or willingness to learn, is required. 
• Attention to detail and very analytical.
• Basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
• Experience with the operation lasers and power supplies.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Flexible attitude with demonstrated ability to adapt to change and a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with all employee levels.
• Ability to clean optics and mechanical parts utilizing various chemical solvents.
• Ability to work with strong magnets.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a cleanroom manufacturing setting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."