R&D Prototype Engineer

Summary

Collaborates and works with Engineers and Technicians in the R&D group to develop fabricate and ship prototypes from advanced ceramic and metal matrix composite materials. Continuously improves existing methods in the assigned area of responsibility potentially including materials processing (mixing furnacing casting etc.) ceramic preform green machining finish machining (grinding EDM CNC) lapping laser marking assembly and metrology. Provides design for manufacturability input for new products and initiates feedback for running product improvements. Interfaces with vendors (tooling fixtures test labs toll machining etc.) and customers. Executes prototype manufacturing plan including equipment programming tasks. Transfers new processes and methods to operations including writing standard work training manufacturing personnel specifying equipment and monitoring results. Participates in Lean Six-sigma Kaizen FMEA 6S and yield enhancement activities

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Engineering prototyping with advanced composite materials including design input equipment programming equipment operation assembly and inspection

• Develop and improve production methods for ceramic-based composite materials

• Detailed process and product tracking

• Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM PC-DIMS Calyspo MX others)

• Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile Oracle Cumulus Creo Solidworks others)

• Operate and program thermal processing equipment and controls (HMI PLC PC-based Watlow Allen Bradley others)

• Continuous improvement via participation in Lean/Kaizen ISO 8D and other related activities

• Interface with outside entities (customers tooling suppliers equipment vendors toll manufacturers and test labs)

• Transfer successful products to Manufacturing including writing documentation and conducting training

Education

• BS in Engineering or Science (new grad)

• AAS in Engineering or Science with relevant experience in materials processing manufacturing machining CNC programming or prototyping

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced materials and processing (ceramics metal matrix composites other)

• Knowledge of machining methods including milling turning diamond grinding EDM laser and other

• Experience with design software e.g. CAD (ProE/Creo SolidWorks other) CAM (MasterCam SurfCam GibbsCam other) and CMM (PC-DIMS Calyspo)

• Aptitude for external interfacing with both vendors and customers

Working Conditions

• Position requires on-site activities for prototype fabrication (this is not a work from home position).
• Work schedule is 5 days 40 hrs per week first shift.

Physical Requirements

Hands-on lab-based job environment:

• Required to frequently lift/push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must be able to sit bend squat and walk about facility
• Depending on project assignment may be required to walk/stand for entire 8 hour day

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed proper training work instructions required PPE is available and will monitor compliance.

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.