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. 

This role is on a 4X10 weekly schedule from 5:30am – 4pm, Sunday - Wednesday.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

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 routine oxygen checks Prepping furnaces for new melts Entering data using Access

Education and Experience:

HS diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree in a technical/engineering/scientific field preferred 3+ years of 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 (ex: precise measurements on a balance, thickness gauge, warp gauge, ect.) Experience with PC based computers Experience with Excel, Word, and/or Access Experience with SAP is a plus Experience working with fixtures, hand tools, and equipment controllers is a plus

Other Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to monitor multiple processes or tasks simultaneously Comfortable working with chemicals, acids, and a high temperature environment. Demonstrated ability to read and follow directions while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.

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, 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.