Prototype Fabrication Technician, R&D & Materials Processing

COHERENT; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

COHERENT in Newark, DE seeks an R&D Engineering Technician focused on prototype fabrication to support new product and customer development. Tasks include materials processing, machining, lapping, equipment operation, planning, data collection, reporting, inspection and assembly.

Five-plus years of related experience preferred; strong certifications (CAM/CAD/ISO/Lean/CMM) are a plus. The role requires on-site work with hands-on lab-based duties and detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience or relevant combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications such as CAM, CAD, ISO, Lean, CMM are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Project planning, execution, tracking and reporting.
• Develop and improve processing methods for inorganic composite materials (preform fabrication, metal casting, mold production and assembly, programming and operation of advanced furnaces, CNC machining centers, and precision finishing/lapping of hard materials).
• Characterization of materials properties.
• Detailed process and product tracking.
• Measurement of dimensions, manually and via CMMs.
• Interface with raw materials suppliers, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers, machine shops, and test labs.
• Operate thermal processing equipment and controls.
• Transfer successful products to manufacturing, including documentation and training.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Advanced equipment

Assembly knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Computer aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAM

CAD

ISO

Lean

CMM

Job description

COHERENT in Newark, DE seeks an R&D Engineering Technician focused on prototype fabrication to support new product and customer development. Tasks include materials processing, machining, lapping, equipment operation, planning, data collection, reporting, inspection and assembly.

Five-plus years of related experience preferred; strong certifications (CAM/CAD/ISO/Lean/CMM) are a plus. The role requires on-site work with hands-on lab-based duties and detailed documentation.