Prototype Engineer - Advanced Ceramics & Composites

COHERENT; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Newark, DE, is seeking an engineer to prototype and fabricate ceramic and metal matrix composite parts. You will design input, program equipment, operate CNC/MC machines, and inspect assemblies, while transferring processes to manufacturing.

The role involves Lean/Kaizen, ISO quality systems, and close collaboration with suppliers and customers. The ideal candidate holds a BS or an AAS with relevant experience, is hands-on, and capable of documenting standard work and training

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science (new grad).
• AAS in Engineering or Science with relevant experience in materials processing, manufacturing, machining, CNC programming or prototyping.
• Knowledge of advanced materials and processing.
• Experience with CAD/CAM/CMM software.

Responsibilities

• Engineering prototyping with advanced composite materials, including design input, equipment programming, equipment operation, assembly and inspection.
• Develop and improve production methods for ceramic-based composite materials.
• Detailed process and product tracking.
• Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM, PC-DIMS, Calyspo, MX, others).
• Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile, Oracle, Cumulus, Creo, Solidworks, others).
• Operate and program thermal processing equipment and controls (HMI, PLC, PC-based, Watlow, Allen Bradley, others).
• Continuous improvement via participation in Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and other related activities.
• Interface with outside entities (customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers and test labs).
• Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including writing documentation and conducting training.

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Newark, DE, is seeking an engineer to prototype and fabricate ceramic and metal matrix composite parts. You will design input, program equipment, operate CNC/MC machines, and inspect assemblies, while transferring processes to manufacturing.

The role involves Lean/Kaizen, ISO quality systems, and close collaboration with suppliers and customers. The ideal candidate holds a BS or an AAS with relevant experience, is hands-on, and capable of documenting standard work and training