Manufacturing Technician

Socket.dev; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Santa Rosa, California, is seeking a production specialist to operate automated thin film coating chambers and support manufacturing processes.

You will monitor deposition data, perform setup changes, maintain quality through SPC charts, and collaborate across shifts and with engineering and maintenance to ensure consistent product performance.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and teamwork within a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience and/or advanced education or equivalent.
• Experience in coating/manufacturing processes and SPC charts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated thin film coating chambers following recipes and deposition requirements.
• Monitor deposition data and report abnormalities to supervision.
• Maintain coating equipment setups and perform foil/target changes.
• Support shift activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Multitasking

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Strong observation

Adaptability

Cross-cultural collaboration

Safety compliance

Ethics and integrity

Education

Manufacturing experience/education

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operation of automated thin film coating chambers. Follows manufacturing processes and maintaining SPC charts were appropriate. Follows coating recipes using correct deposition requirements. Maintains one or more coating chambers through proper setup, foil/target changes, operational modes and miscellaneous setup maintenance. Monitors deposition data, relaying abnormalities to Manager, Engineering, or Maintenance. Works as a team player supporting all shift work activities. activities.

Education & Experience

• 2 to 5 years manufacturing experience and/or advanced education or equivalent plus 2-3 years of coating manufacturing experience.

Skills

• Able to work in a demanding production environment involving multi-tasking, forward thinking, strong attention to detail and quality. Responsible for high accuracy thin film coating deposition work.
• Requires detailed observational and technical skills during cleaning, coating, and scanning stages of production to ensure proper performance of product.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
• Customer First; Honesty and Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork,
• Requires detailed observational and technical skills during cleaning, coating, and scanning stages of production to ensure proper performance of product.

Working Conditions

• Good working conditions. Occasional exposure to noise, dust, heat, etc. Some element which makes conditions a little less desirable than office.
• Flow of work and type of duties involve constant normal mental and visual demand, along with manual coordination for over 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 40lbs

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.

CultureCommitment

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 [e-mail].

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.