This role will supervise and co-ordinate operation, repair, and continuous improvement of electrical equipment (PLC, HMI, Power Distribution, etc.). Troubleshoot performance and reliability of vacuum furnaces, kilns, breakers & junctions, power distribution and transformation. Reduce equipment downtime and increase final yield. Identify opportunities to decrease operational costs. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, R&D to support and refine continuous process improvement. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electro-mechanical systems, such as VFDs, motors, harmonic filters, and blower stages, as well as on-board electronic control systems comprising CPUs, PLCs, HMIs, and various instruments
• Assist with electrical support for all systems
• Oversee operation and maintenance of all electrical systems
• Record and analyze equipment data
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards
• Direct and manage contractors in work assignments 
• Coordinate repairs and upgrades of electrical systems
• Prevent interruptions and subsequent impacts to Operations
• Urgent response to system recovery or troubleshooting
• Modification of existing electrical systems to meet new equipment needs and demands
• Work in tandem with internal and external project stakeholders
• Maintain working relationship with contractors and vendors
• Evaluate equipment/materials to increase reliability and uptime utilization
• Maintain regulatory requirements of federal, state, and local codes
• Support lean manufacturing, safety, 6S and yield improvement initiatives

Education & Experience

• ABET – accredited BS or higher Electrical Engineering degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Chemicals, Refining, Oil & Gas, or Mining environment
• Industrial and facilities maintenance experience required
• Supervisory experience required

Skills

• Experience with high voltage switchgear operation and maintenance
• Experience with typical rotating equipment, including three phase motors
• Controls Engineering and SCADA system experience Controller hardware/firmware design 
• Circuit Design and selection
• Test Equipment Design/Accuracy
• Low voltage step-up circuits
• High Voltage Resistance Equipment
• TEC Controls/Efficiency/Reliability
• PLC logic and programming experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to the organization
• Demonstrated ability to analyze thermoelectric-related problems 
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills 
• Willing to travel domestically up to 5%

Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Working Conditions

• Office and Shopfloor

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, squat and walk about the facility
• Stand for up to 10 hours at a time
• Working with high voltage electrical equipment and typical installation environments

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.