Precision Optical Crystal Fabrication Technician

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Budd Lake, NJ is seeking an Optical / Semiconductor Fabrication Technician to support R&D, production, and high-volume manufacturing of laser optic products.

The role involves crystal fabrication, equipment maintenance, and process improvement, with a 12-hour shift on a 4/3 rotating schedule. Responsibilities include operating fabrication tools, following drawings, recording data, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with fabrication/machining training.
• Associate degree in engineering technology is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant fabrication/machine shop experience in optics or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience operating and repairing fabrication tools in semiconductor/optical environment.
• Ability to read CAD drawings for machining/fabrication of parts and ingots.
• Comfortably handling and loading/unloading high-value crystals.
• Ability to work independently and improve shop operations.
• Experience with MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, MRP systems, and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fabrication equipment including x-ray diffraction orientation grinding and inspection tooling.
• Follow technical drawings, specifications, and production procedures.
• Use precision measuring tools and testing equipment.
• Record production data, test results, and material usage.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot process issues.
• Handle chemicals and materials safely according to workplace procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-controlled work area.
• Follow safety, quality-control, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to improve processes.

Skills

Fabrication equipment operation

CAD drawing interpretation

MS Office / data recording

Process troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in engineering technology (preferred)

Tools

Multi Wire-Saws

Cylindrical Grinders

X-Ray Orientation Equipment

Cleaning Benches

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Budd Lake, NJ is seeking an Optical / Semiconductor Fabrication Technician to support R&D, production, and high-volume manufacturing of laser optic products.

The role involves crystal fabrication, equipment maintenance, and process improvement, with a 12-hour shift on a 4/3 rotating schedule. Responsibilities include operating fabrication tools, following drawings, recording data, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.