Optical Crystal Fabrication Technician (2nd Shift)

Coherent; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Budd Lake, NJ seeks an experienced 2nd shift Manufacturing Technician to operate grinding, lapping, and polishing equipment for optical crystals and components.

You will set up equipment, fixture parts, prepare tooling, perform inspections, document results, and follow safety and quality procedures. Responsibilities include crystal fabrication and polishing, thin-film coating, optical inspection, and assembly of optical isolators and photonic products.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years' experience in a complex high-mix environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automated grinding, lapping, and polishing equipment for optical crystals and components.
• Perform optical inspections and assemble crystals into photonic products.
• Document results, travelers, and electronic records; report defects and deviations.
• Maintain cleanroom/EHS compliance and equipment maintenance within limits.
• Support process improvements and engineering builds as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Automated equipment

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microscopes

Gauges

Interferometers

Spectrometers

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Budd Lake, NJ seeks an experienced 2nd shift Manufacturing Technician to operate grinding, lapping, and polishing equipment for optical crystals and components.

You will set up equipment, fixture parts, prepare tooling, perform inspections, document results, and follow safety and quality procedures. Responsibilities include crystal fabrication and polishing, thin-film coating, optical inspection, and assembly of optical isolators and photonic products.