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Coherent Corp.

Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Automation & Data

hillsborough township, NJ

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Coherent Corp. lists this Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Automation & Data opportunity in hillsborough township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Automation & Data supports the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing systems used within Garnet Operations. The position focuses on connecting manufacturing equipment, improving automated data collection, developing manufacturing dashboards and database interfaces, and implementing automation that improves manufacturing efficiency, data accuracy, process visibility, and decision-making.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Automation & Data supports the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing systems used within Garnet Operations. The position focuses on connecting manufacturing equipment, improving automated data collection, developing manufacturing dashboards and database interfaces, and implementing automation that improves manufacturing efficiency, data accuracy, process visibility, and decision-making.

This is a hands-on, on-site, technical individual-contributor position supporting Hillsborough, NJ and Easton, PA locations with an initial emphasis on Liquid Phase Epitaxy (LPE) manufacturing.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Equipment Connectivity & Data Acquisition: Support networking and connectivity of LPE manufacturing systems at Hillsborough and Easton; develop reliable methods for automated equipment and process data collection; and support integration of new equipment into existing monitoring systems.

LPE Dashboard Development: Develop and implement standardized LPE system dashboards that provide operators and technical personnel with clear visibility to equipment status, process performance, alarms, trends, and manufacturing data.

Manufacturing Database Systems: Support implementation of the new Hillsborough manufacturing database, transition from legacy Microsoft Access systems, and development of reliable interfaces between equipment, databases, dashboards, and analytical tools.

Manufacturing Automation: Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual data entry and improve data accuracy through automated data capture, validation, filtering, equipment integration, visual/IR inspection, and VSM data transfer.

Data Analytics & Advanced Manufacturing: Develop automated production, process, yield, and equipment reporting; analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and performance drivers; and support data-driven and AI-assisted tools for LPE process analysis and triage.

Cross-Functional Support

Work closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, Quality, equipment suppliers, and other Coherent technical resources.

Leverage manufacturing-system solutions and best practices used at other Coherent facilities where appropriate.

Document manufacturing-system architecture, software, interfaces, data flows, and technical requirements.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for implemented manufacturing systems.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, manufacturing systems, automation, databases, or industrial data systems.

Skills

Experience with relational databases and database queries.

Programming or scripting experience applicable to manufacturing systems, data collection, dashboards, or automation.

Ability to manage technical projects and assignments with limited supervision.

Experience in technically complex manufacturing environments such as crystal growth, semiconductor, photonics, optical materials, or advanced materials.

Experience connecting industrial/manufacturing equipment to plant networks.

Experience with SQL databases, Microsoft Access, data visualization, or dashboard-development tools.

Experience with automated equipment-data acquisition and manufacturing databases.

Experience with machine vision or automated inspection systems.

Experience with statistical/process data analysis.

Familiarity with AI or machine-learning applications for manufacturing data analysis.

Experience integrating equipment data with manufacturing databases, MES, or similar production systems.

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:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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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About Us

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 equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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