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Materials Engineer

Coherent Corp.
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Job Description

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

  • PhD degree in Materials Engineering or related fields with 5 years of industrial experience highly preferred. Combination of schooling and relevant experience can be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience with publishing technical papers, presenting at technical conferences and/or patent preparation a strong plus.
  • Interact with customers to set acceptable material requirements and characterization standards.

Skills

  • Strong background in materials R&D field, with focus on ceramics, metals, and coatings
  • Experience with materials manufacturing equipment, including vacuum furnaces, alternate atmosphere kilns, mixers, presses, alloy melters, and molders
  • Experience with materials characterization equipment, including optical microscopes, SEMs, X-ray diffraction, ICP, GDMS, universal testing machines, etc.
  • Experience with powder characterization equipment, including particle size analyzers and tap pack density machines
  • Working knowledge of data analysis tools (SPC, MiniTab and DoE)
  • Experience with problem solving and resolution (8D, fishbone, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and leading lower level engineers and technicians
  • Hands-on and very direct approach to problem solving
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, data bases, graphics, Email, etc.)

Working Conditions

Office and Shopfloor

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, squat and walk about the facility
  • Walk of uneven and slippery surfaces

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 .

About Us

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.

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