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Production Crystal Fabrication Technician

Coherent


Job Location:

Budd Lake, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Summary: Currently seeking a Optical / Semiconductor Fabrication Technician to support the R&D production and high volume manufacturing of laser optic products in our Budd Lake NJ facility. Responsibilities include crystal fabrication support maintenance related fabrication and machining equipment

Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts on a 4/3 day rotating schedule.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain fabrication equipment including x-ray diffraction orientation grinding and inspection tooling
  • Follow technical drawings specifications and production procedures
  • Use precision measuring tools and testing equipment
  • Record production data test results and material usage
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot process issues
  • Handle chemicals and materials safely according to workplace procedures
  • Maintain a clean organized and contamination-controlled work area
  • Follow safety quality-control and environmental regulations
  • Collaborate with engineers and production staff to improve processes

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional training in fabrication/machining practices
  • An associates degree in field of engineering technology is a plus.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant fabrication and machine shop experience in an optics or semiconductor manufacturing support environment
  • Demonstrated ability to operate maintain and repair fabrication process tools (Multi Wire-Saws Cylindrical Grinders X-Ray Orientation Equipment Cleaning Benches etc.) in a semiconductor or optical materials environment
  • Familiarity with general machine tools (mill lathe etc.) in a model shop environment
  • Ability to read CAD drawings in the machining/fabrication of equipment parts tools semiconductor ingots and substrates
  • Must be comfortable carefully handling and loading/unloading high-value and heavy crystals
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain shop operations independently
  • Ability to recommend and implement improvements
  • Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office spreadsheets access graphics Email MRP systems and accounting software)

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.


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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 ... View more

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