Prototype Machining Engineer - Advanced Ceramics/Composites

Coherent Corp.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Newark, Delaware seeks an engineer to collaborate with R&D to manufacture new products from advanced ceramic and metal matrix composites.

The role includes hands-on prototyping, CNC programming, and machining prototypes, plus fixture fabrication and data collection. You will document results, transfer successful products to Manufacturing, and contribute to process optimization, quality, and yield improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 2+ years' experience.
• Equivalent work or education/work experience considered.
• Proficiency with GD&T and inspection equipment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM/CMM tools (ProE/Creo, SolidWorks; MasterCAM, SurfCam, GibbsCam; PC‑DIMS, Calyspo).

Responsibilities

• Machining (milling, grinding, EDM, lapping) of prototypes from advanced materials.
• Program equipment in area of responsibility (MasterCAM, PC‑DIMS, Calyspo, MX).
• Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (SolidWorks, Creo, Oracle, Agile).
• Detail process and product tracking.
• Contribute to Lean/Kaizen, ISO, 8D and related activities.
• Transfer successful products to Manufacturing, including documentation and training.

Skills

Machining methods

Advanced materials machining

GD&T & inspection

CAD/CAM/CMM tooling

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MasterCAM

PC‑DIMS

Calyspo

Creo

SolidWorks

GibbsCam

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Newark, Delaware seeks an engineer to collaborate with R&D to manufacture new products from advanced ceramic and metal matrix composites.

The role includes hands-on prototyping, CNC programming, and machining prototypes, plus fixture fabrication and data collection. You will document results, transfer successful products to Manufacturing, and contribute to process optimization, quality, and yield improvements.