We are seeking a Lab Tech in our Garnet Crystal Production facility located in Hillsborough, NJ. This role follows detailed instruction for mixing ingredients and executing thin film growth processes on optical crystals in a lab environment. The Lab Tech will be part of a small team that handles multiple dynamic processes simultaneously.

Shift schedule: Weds/Thurs - Saturday, 5:30pm-6am (every other Wednesday off); 15% Shift differential

Must be prepared to work up to 3 to 6 months on first shift for training purposes.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Recording and monitoring temperatures of furnaces
• Weighing chemicals for additions and new melts
• Mounting and etching substrates
• Loading and dipping wafers into furnaces
• Programming and terminating growth cycles
• Measuring weight/thickness/warp of wafers accurately
• Performing some data analysis
• Prepping furnaces for new melts
• Entering data using Access

Education:

• Minimum: HS diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Associate degree in a technical/engineering/scientific field

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a technical, scientific, or mechanical field
• Experience working in a laboratory environment and following good lab practices
• Experience working with precision measurement methods and systems
• Experience with PC based computers for programming LPE systems
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Access
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Experience working with fixtures, hand tools, and equipment controllers is a plus
• Comfortable working with chemicals, acids, and a high temperature environment
• Demonstrate the ability to read and follow directions while offering suggestions for continuous improvement

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.:

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

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.Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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