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Salary
≈ $61k – $110k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Starkville)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Coherent scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Coherent manufactures lasers, optical components and compound semiconductor materials. Its products serve optical networking, industrial processing, aerospace and consumer sensing markets. The company was formed by the combination of II-VI and the original Coherent business.

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Education & Experience

  • Technical Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with one or more Continuous Improvement Methodologies, such as, Lean, Six-Sigma, 5S, or Just-in-time
  • 2 - 5 years of manufacturing experience in high end electronics manufacturing or a relevant industry. Job would ideally fit someone who has experience manufacturing highly engineered materials, electronic components or semiconductor manufacturing.
  • 5 years minimum of supervisory experience
  • Background in precision cutting, grinding, polishing would be a plus.
  • Experience in device or system level testing desired. Would prefer a candidate who has experience with precision measuring instruments such as optical microscopes, profile-meters and interferometers.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
  • Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level
  • Proven track record of Continuous Improvement
  • Able to develop plans, set goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback
  • Experienced with Total QualityBusiness Excellence and business process management

Skills

  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be able to present information clearly and concisely
  • Must have strong problem solver and be an intuitive thinker
  • Position requires advanced computer skills desired, such as the use of pivot tables in Excel.
  • Must be able to work effectively across the management team including Senior Management, Engineering, other Supervisors, Maintenance and Facilities.
  • Work with minimum supervision and is a self-starter
  • Must be able to maintain detailed and accurate documentation in the proper format.
  • Capable of developing and training new employees
  • General knowledge of operations and equipment used in a high end electronics manufacturing business.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when required.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to work with employees in a multi-cultural, global team environment
  • Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership and competency
  • Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Safety Requirements

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

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

ITAR/Export Compliance

This job requires that an individual come into contact with raw materials, products, equipment / machines, software or technology controlled by the Export Administration Regulations or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The job must be filled by a U.S. person or a person for whom a valid export control exception has been obtained, or is not required, from the U.S. Government.

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

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