R&D Prototype Fabrication Technician

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

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician focused on prototype fabrication to support new product and customer development. Responsibilities include materials processing, machining, lapping, data collection, inspection and assembly to drive early-stage product success.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling and reporting within a prototype fabrication team, interfacing with suppliers and labs, and transferring learnings to production with proper documentation and training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience, or relevant mix of education and experience.
• Certifications such as CAM, CAD, ISO, Lean, CMM are a strong plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or lab environment.
• Experience with advanced equipment (furnaces, CNC, CMM).
• Knowledge of assembly operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and computer aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Project planning, execution, tracking and reporting.
• Develop and improve processing methods for inorganic composites and related equipment.
• Characterization of materials properties.
• Detailed process and product tracking.
• Measurement of dimensions, manually and via CMMs.
• Interface with suppliers, vendors, toll manufacturers, machine shops and test labs.
• Operate thermal processing equipment and controls.
• Transfer successful products to manufacturing with documentation and training.

Skills

Prototype fabrication

Materials processing

CNC machining centers

Data collection & reporting

Education

5+ years related experience mix

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician focused on prototype fabrication to support new product and customer development. Responsibilities include materials processing, machining, lapping, data collection, inspection and assembly to drive early-stage product success.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling and reporting within a prototype fabrication team, interfacing with suppliers and labs, and transferring learnings to production with proper documentation and training.