Systems / Equipment Engineer - Optical Coating Systems

Coherent Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Systems/Equipment Engineer at our Budd Lake, NJ facility to support operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of optical coating deposition systems.

You will troubleshoot and optimize evaporation/sputtering systems, support PLC/HMI configurations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance. This role requires hands-on manufacturing experience and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Controls.
• Typically 5+ years with a Bachelor's; or 3 years with a Master’s; or PhD with relevant experience.
• Experience supporting industrial, vacuum, semiconductor, optical, or coating equipment.
• Experience with PLC- and HMI-based control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and improve optical coating deposition systems using evaporation and sputtering technologies.
• Support system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting, including PLC and HMI systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, vacuum, process-control, and equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate with process engineers, technicians, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and system records.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable company procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Reading schematics

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Controls

Tools

PLC control systems

HMI systems

Job description

Systems/Equipment Engineer – Optical Coating Systems

We are seeking a Systems/Equipment Engineer at our Budd Lake, NJ facility to support the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of optical coating deposition systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with vacuum-based manufacturing equipment, industrial controls, and system-level troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and improve optical coating deposition systems using evaporation and sputtering technologies.
• Support system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting, including PLC and HMI systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, vacuum, process-control, and equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate with process engineers, technicians, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and system records.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable company procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without years experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience supporting industrial, vacuum, semiconductor, optical, or coating equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLC- and HMI-based control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing and engineering environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs. of material/equipment on manufacturing floor.
• Willing and able to occasionally work in a clean room properly gowned.

Preferred Experience

• Ion Beam Sputtering systems.
• E-beam and thermal evaporation sources.
• High-vacuum systems, vacuum pumps, gauges, and leak detection.
• Thin-film deposition equipment and process-control systems.
• Industrial networking, instrumentation, motion control, or data acquisition systems.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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