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Ion Implant Operator

II-VI Aerospace & Defense
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Quality & Safety Compliance: Adhering strictly to Coherent cleanroom protocols, safety guidelines, and quality standards (such as 5S methodology) to minimize contamination risk and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Operation: Setting up and operating ion implanter machines to introduce specific ions (like arsenic, boron, or phosphorus) into wafers to alter their electrical properties.
  • Process Monitoring: Monitoring process parameters and making adjustments to ensure the correct type and amount of ions are implanted into wafers.
  • Calibration: Setting up and calibrating the machines according to specifications, ensuring accurate control over parameters like voltage, current, temperature, and vacuum.
  • Quality Control: Monitoring the process and analyzing results to ensure that the ion implantation meets company specifications and product quality standards.
  • Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues with machinery and processes.
  • Data management: Keeping detailed records of equipment performance, while processing orders
  • Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams including process engineers, manufacturing teams, and vendors to resolve issues and optimize performance.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent is a minimum requirement.
  • A minimum of 2 years of industry experience, or equivalent, or 1 year of experience in ion implantation is required.

Skills

  • Knowledge of manufacturing process, including semiconductor/ion implantation, strongly preferred
  • Experience using computer based transactions supporting inventory management processes
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Reliable, take initiative, committed, quality focused, and be able to work within a “team” environment

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lift up to 20 lbs and walk and stand most of 8 hour shift
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.

ITAR/EAR And Other Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
  • Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

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.

About The Team

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.

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