Lab Technician - Day Shift A

COHERENT; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. seeks a hands-on Lab Technician to support Liquid Phase Epitaxy (LPE) film growth in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

The role suits candidates with lab, manufacturing, materials processing, or technical production experience who enjoy precision equipment, data collection, and process-driven manufacturing. Training will occur at the Hillsborough, NJ facility for 6–9 months, with 1–6 weeks of Mon-Fri training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a technical, scientific, or mechanical field.
• Experience in a laboratory environment and good lab practices.
• Experience with precision measurement methods and systems.
• Experience with PC-based computers for programming LPE systems.
• Intermediate or higher level with Excel, Word, and Access.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Comfortable with chemicals, acids, and high temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Recording and monitoring temperatures of furnaces.
• Weighing chemicals for additions and new melts.
• Mounting and etching substrates.
• Loading and dipping wafers into furnaces.
• Programming and terminating growth cycles.
• Measuring weight/thickness/warp of wafers accurately.
• Performing data analysis and entering data in Access.
• Minor troubleshooting of furnace system/software.
• Handling of acids and supporting other production processes.

Skills

Precision measurement

Data analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Laboratory operations

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technical/engineering field

Tools

LPE programming

Excel

Access

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support our Liquid Phase Epitaxy (LPE) film growth operations in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in laboratory operations, manufacturing, materials processing, engineering support, or technical production environments who enjoy working with precision equipment, data collection, and process-driven manufacturing. Shift A (Day shift 12 hours): Sun - Tues/Wed, alternating Wednesdays off. approximately times of 5:30am-6:00pm. Training for this position will take place at our Hillsborough, NJ facility and will last approximately 6 to 9 months. Must be prepared to work 1 to 6 weeks Mon-Friday for training purposes. Shift timings may change to adjust to production necessities. At the conclusion of the training period this position will transfer full-time to our Easton, PA facility. We will offer supplemental compensation during training and commute time between sites.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF JOB

• Recording and monitoring temperatures of furnaces
• Weighing chemicals for additions and new melts
• Mounting and etching substrates
• Loading and dipping wafers into furnaces
• Programming and terminating growth cycles
• Measuring weight/thickness/warp of wafers accurately
• Performing some data analysis
• Prepping furnaces for new melts
• Entering data using Access
• Minor troubleshooting of furnace system/software
• Handling of acids
• Support other production processes as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Minimum: HS diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Associate degree in a technical/engineering/scientific field

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in a technical, scientific, or mechanical field.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment and following good lab practices.
• Experience working with precision measurement methods and systems.
• Experience with PC based computers for programming LPE systems.
• Intermediate or higher level with Excel, Word, and Access.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Experience working with fixtures, hand tools, and equipment controllers is a plus.
• Comfortable working with chemicals, acids, and a high temperature environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and follow directions while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.

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).

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

• 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.

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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!

Job Identification: 2012265

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $24.00 per hour.

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