Prototype Engineer – Advanced Ceramics & Composites

Socket.dev; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an engineering prototyping specialist to work with the R&D team on advanced ceramic and metal matrix composites. You will input design, program equipment, operate machinery, assemble and inspect prototypes on site.

You will help develop production methods for ceramic-based materials, track processes, generate PC-based outputs, and support lean and ISO improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on, on-site role with strong collaboration with vendors and customers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced materials and processing (ceramics, metal matrix composites)
• Experience with CAD/CAM/CMM tools for prototyping
• Ability to interface with vendors and customers
• Willingness to work on-site in prototype fabrication environment

Responsibilities

• Prototyping with advanced composite materials: design input, programming, operation, assembly and inspection
• Develop and improve production methods for ceramic-based composites
• Detailed process and product tracking
• Program equipment in the assigned area (MasterCAM, PC‑DIMS, Calypso, Creo, SolidWorks)
• Generate PC-based outputs on platforms (Agile, Oracle, Cumulus, Creo, SolidWorks)
• Operate and program thermal processing equipment (HMI, PLC, Watlow, AB)
• Lead Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D improvements
• Interface with customers, tooling suppliers, equipment vendors and test labs
• Transfer products to Manufacturing: write documentation and train staff

Skills

Advanced materials

Machining methods

CAD/CAM/CMM

Vendor/customer interfacing

Education

BS in Engineering or Science (new grad)

AAS in Engineering or Science (relevant experience)

Tools

MasterCAM

PC‑DIMS

Calypso

Creo

SolidWorks

Surfcam/GibbsCam

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an engineering prototyping specialist to work with the R&D team on advanced ceramic and metal matrix composites. You will input design, program equipment, operate machinery, assemble and inspect prototypes on site.

You will help develop production methods for ceramic-based materials, track processes, generate PC-based outputs, and support lean and ISO improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on, on-site role with strong collaboration with vendors and customers.