Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer
Coherent Corp.New Jersey, United States
Posted January 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, offering a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best.
Job Description
Join a team pushing the limits of precision manufacturing as a Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer. Develop and scale advanced polishing and finishing processes for high-performance crystals and exotic optical substrates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
- Master’s or PhD preferred for highly specialized crystal or optical roles.
- 7+ years in an optics manufacturing or production environment.
- Hands-on experience with CNC machining, diamond turning, and double-sided polishing.
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Experience using data analysis tools like MATLAB or Python to drive process decisions.
- Strong command of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Ability to mentor technicians, collaborate cross-functionally, and clearly communicate technical risks and tradeoffs to leadership or external partners.
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
