Quality Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 123,178 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Easton, United States is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor product quality and implement Quality Management Systems. The role requires a strong background in ISO 9001 compliance, experience in semiconductor manufacturing, and the ability to manage customer quality issues effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant engineering experience. This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $123,178 to $125,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve product quality by analyzing production data.
• Develop and implement Quality Management Systems compliant with ISO 9001.
• Manage customer quality issues and support New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports for management.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001

Statistical Process Control

Customer Quality Issue Management

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related

Tools

SAS JMP

Job description

Job Description

Monitor and improve product quality by analysing production data (such as defect rates and variation) to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications. Use quality tools and software, including SAS JMP, to track and evaluate performance. Ensure that only products meeting customer requirements are shipped. Verify that outgoing products match purchase orders to reduce returns, customer complaints, and financial losses. Respond to customer questions, concerns, and complaints in coordination with the Quality Manager and Customer Service team to ensure timely resolution and maintain customer satisfaction. Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports for management to provide visibility into overall product quality and identify areas needing improvement or investment. Develop and update work instructions to standardise production processes, improve consistency, and increase product yield and quality. Review and approve machine and tool qualification documents to ensure equipment meets quality standards before being used in production. Implement quality checkpoints and inspection steps throughout the manufacturing process to detect and correct issues early, preventing defective products from reaching customers.

Work Responsibilities

• Capable of building and implementing all systems necessary to successfully pass an audit conducted by an external certification body for the new Quality Management System (QMS). This includes creating all required documentation, establishing version control, and ensuring that all operational processes are maintained under statistical control.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining ISO 9001–compliant Quality Management Systems (QMS), including preparing organisations for external certification audits and ensuring full audit readiness.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 (automotive) and AS9100 (aerospace) standards, including semiconductor qualification and certification requirements. Strong understanding of AECQ101 standards and compliance with environmental regulations such as RoHS and REACH.
• Expertise in semiconductor manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, assembly, and back‑end processing, with a focus on quality improvement, yield optimisation, and cost efficiency.
• Proven ability to manage customer quality issues, including 8D corrective actions and RMAs, and to support New Product Introduction (NPI), production ramp‑ups, capacity planning, and forecasting. Experience reviewing and interpreting customer specifications and qualification requirements.
• Experience participating in customer audits, leading periodic quality reviews, and reporting to management on product quality, process capability, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop work instructions, implement quality gates, and apply statistical process control (SPC) methodologies to ensure product consistency and process reliability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related.

7 years of experience in 84 engineering or related.

Compensation

Rate of pay: $123,178 - $125,000 per year.

How to Apply

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