Lab Technician C

We are seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support our Liquid Phase Epitaxy (LPE) film growth operations in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in laboratory operations, manufacturing, materials processing, engineering support, or technical production environments who enjoy working with precision equipment, data collection, and process-driven manufacturing. Shift C (Day shift 12 hours): Wed - Sat, alternating Wednesdays off. approximately times of 5:30am-6:00pm. Training for this position will take place at our Hillsborough, NJ facility and will last approximately 6 to 9 months. Must be prepared to work 1 to 6 weeks Mon-Friday for training purposes. Shift timings may change to adjust to production necessities. At the conclusion of the training period this position will transfer full-time to our Easton, PA facility. We will offer supplemental compensation during training and commute time between sites.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF JOB

• 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
• Minor troubleshooting of furnace system/software
• Handling of acids

• Support other production processes as needed

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Education:

• Minimum: HS diploma or equivalent

• Preferred: Associate degree in a technical/engineering/scientific field

  Experience:

• Minimum 2+ 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.
• Intermediate or higher level with Excel, Word, and Access.
• Experience with Oracle 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.

ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).

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.