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Photonics manufacturing engineer

Coherent
Budd Lake, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • • Design and optimize manufacturing processes for testing electro-optical components and assemblies.
  • • Perform testing of production parts using lasers as required.
  • • Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
  • • Assemble and test opto-mechanical and electro-optic prototypes.
  • • Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, and procedures.
  • • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
  • • Provide technical support to production and NPI teams as needed.
  • • Manage production schedules and ensure on-time daily shipments when required.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience, or a master's degree or higher.

Skills

  • • Experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly with optical systems and components.
  • • Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
  • • Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • • Familiarity with lasers, optical components, and related test equipment.


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.

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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