Process Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

COHERENT; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

COHERENT is seeking an entry-level engineer to monitor process performance, collect production data and support engineering analysis in a manufacturing setting. You will assist with troubleshooting, QA issues, and documentation while contributing to yield, quality, safety and productivity improvements.

The role involves participation in root-cause investigations, process qualifications, DOE activities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to address manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, materials, science or Physics field required.
• 0–1 years of related engineering, manufacturing, research, internship, or co-op experience.
• Semiconductor, vacuum systems, materials processing, or advanced manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exposure to statistical analysis or process improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors process performance and collects production data for engineering analysis.
• Assists with troubleshooting process, equipment, and quality issues within manufacturing operations.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Participates in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Maintains process documentation, work instructions, and engineering records.
• Assists with process qualifications, equipment testing, and validation activities.
• Supports data analysis and reporting using statistical and quality tools.
• Collaborates with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to address manufacturing challenges.
• Participates in DOE activities and process improvement projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepares technical summaries, reports, and presentations as assigned.

Skills

Statistical tools

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/Physics

0–1 year related engineering/manufacturing experience

Semiconductor/vacuum/materials processing experience preferred

Tools

DOE methodologies

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

COHERENT is seeking an entry-level engineer to monitor process performance, collect production data and support engineering analysis in a manufacturing setting. You will assist with troubleshooting, QA issues, and documentation while contributing to yield, quality, safety and productivity improvements.

The role involves participation in root-cause investigations, process qualifications, DOE activities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to address manufacturing challenges.