TEMPORARY - Specialized Crystal Growth Engineer

Responsibilities will include providing advice and guidance pertaining to the design of high-temperature crystal pulling equipment, selection and adjustment of growth parameters to optimize size and quality, selection of starting materials, characterization of crystal properties, and  other processes relating to the production of substrates for epitaxial growth of iron garnet films. Specific background requirements include:

1. M.S. or Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related scientific discipline.
2. 15 years experience in CZ growth of SGGG crystals reaching dimensions of at least 100 mm in diameter and 200 mm in length.
3. Familiarity with RF-heated crystal pulling furnaces.
4. Extensive experience with automated crystal growing hardware and software systems.
5. Ability to visually characterize morphological characteristics of SGGG boules and recommend corrective actions as required to improve material characteristics.
6. Ability to work in collaboration with technologists with varying degrees of experience in the field of crystal growth and fabrication.
7. Experience working in a production environment.

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.