Crystal Growth Technician: Precision Manufacturing

Coherent; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Budd Lake, NJ, is seeking a detail-oriented Crystal Growth Technician to operate furnaces, prepare materials, monitor processes, and perform basic characterization.

You will follow work instructions, maintain production records, and support troubleshooting to ensure high-quality crystal material for downstream processing. The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, and committed to quality, precision, and teamwork, with 4+ years in high-tech manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience operating crystal growth, coating or precision machining equipment in production.
• Strong understanding of process execution, reliability and delivery.
• Experience with controlled documentation and deviation management.
• Troubleshooting capability with manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
• Mechanical aptitude for precision equipment and instruments.
• Proficiency in data entry systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and document raw materials, process parameters & operating conditions per controlled procedures.
• Assemble and inspect furnaces to ensure operability and integrity.
• Set up, operate and monitor growth systems for crystal production and provide production support.
• Identify, report and respond to process drift, equipment instability, or interruptions.
• Record process data, deviations, and observations in controlled documentation systems.
• Participate in root-cause investigations related to yield loss and equipment stability.
• Train and mentor junior technicians; review setups for procedural compliance.
• Maintain adherence to safe operating practices and EH&S directives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Problem solving

Work ethic

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Budd Lake, NJ, is seeking a detail-oriented Crystal Growth Technician to operate furnaces, prepare materials, monitor processes, and perform basic characterization.

You will follow work instructions, maintain production records, and support troubleshooting to ensure high-quality crystal material for downstream processing. The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, and committed to quality, precision, and teamwork, with 4+ years in high-tech manufacturing.