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The ideal candidate will have experience with vacuum-based manufacturing equipment, industrial controls, and system-level troubleshooting.\nResponsibilities\nTroubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and improve optical coating deposition systems using evaporation and sputtering technologies.\nSupport system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting, including PLC and HMI systems.\nDiagnose electrical, mechanical, vacuum, process-control, and equipment-related issues.\nCollaborate with process engineers, technicians, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and performance.\nDevelop and maintain equipment documentation, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and system records.\nSupport equipment installations, modifications, commissioning, and qualification activities.\nPromote safe work practices and compliance with applicable company procedures.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls\n\nTypically 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.\n\n Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.\nTwo or more years of experience supporting industrial, vacuum, semiconductor, optical, or coating equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience with PLC- and HMI-based control systems.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.\nAbility to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing and engineering environment.\nAbility to occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs. of material/equipment on manufacturing floor.\nWilling and able to occasionally work in a clean room properly gowned.\n\nPreferred Experience\nIon Beam Sputtering systems.\nE-beam and thermal evaporation sources.\nHigh-vacuum systems, vacuum pumps, gauges, and leak detection.\nThin-film deposition equipment and process-control systems.\nIndustrial networking, instrumentation, motion control, or data acquisition systems.\n\nSafety Requirements\nAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.\nQuality and Environmental Responsibilities\nDepending 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.\nCulture Commitment\nEnsure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:\nIntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust\nCollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas\nAccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome\nRespect - Recognize the Value in Everyone\nEnthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work\nCoherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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