Coherent Corp. · 3 months ago
Quality Assurance Materials Technician
375 Saxonburg Blvd, Saxonburg, PA, 16056, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expCoherent Corp. is a leading company in the optics industry, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Materials Technician. The role involves performing metrology measurements, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
Semiconductors
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform basic metrology measurements on blanks and finished optics, document results per customer or internal requirements
Perform Zeiss CMM measurements when needed
Record test data in databases or electronic data sheets
Interpret technical drawings to confirm parts meet specifications; segregate and process non-conforming parts through MRB
Provide feedback to other departments regarding quality issues
Package optical blanks (shrink wrap/box) to reduce handling requirements
Conduct testing, including:
IR transmission on all qualification samples
Visible/NIR transmission on ZnS MS samples (using FTIR and Lambda 9 spectrometers)
Knoop hardness and grain size measurements as required
HeNe scatter testing on ZnS MS samples
Index homogeneity testing for ZnSe materials
Provide materials and test results to the Quality Assurance group
Ensure proper documentation, packaging, and labeling per customer requirements
Support compliance with customer specifications, drawings, and special instructions
Perform process audits to verify compliance with manufacturing standards
Use Oracle/Agile ERP systems to look up parts, drawings, and documentation
Qualification
Required
High school diploma with strong math skills
Ability to read and interpret optical drawings per military specifications and ANSI standards
Must be able to use Microsoft Office Applications
Interpret mechanical drawings
Strong analytical and math skills
Good manual dexterity required / mechanically inclined
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be both team-oriented and self-motivated
Must be highly organized
Must be a US citizen (ITAR products)
Excellent eyesight required for defect detection
Standing 5–6 hours per shift; sitting 2–3 hours
Lifting up to 25 lbs. (team lift/equipment required above that)
Pushing/pulling 5–50 lbs
Careful handling of optical products requires use of both hands
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
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
Preferred
two-year technical degree in Quality/Metrology
2–5 years of quality assurance experience with an emphasis on mechanical testing
Technical background helpful for understanding optical and material concepts
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Eng
Chief Technology Officer
Yajun Wang
Networking Segment CTO
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