Crystal Growth Engineer

Location: Budd Lake, NJ, United States

 

In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians to operate crystal growth equipment, analyze process data, improve process performance, and support the transfer of new technologies from research and development into manufacturing.

This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work with high-temperature crystal growth systems while developing expertise in process control, equipment operation, and manufacturing improvement within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities: 

Support the execution and continuous improvement of existing crystal growth processes while working closely with technicians and operations staff.
• Participate in the development of scaled-up processes while working closely with engineering leads.
• Assist with the construction, operation, and troubleshooting of high-temperature crystal growth equipment.
• Perform data analysis to support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including updating work instructions and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in the transfer of new crystal growth processes from R&D into production.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) tools to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop a working knowledge of material quality metrics to support routine production troubleshooting, including failure analysis, root cause determination, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify and track process deviations to understand their impact on yield, reliability, and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline with 

• 2 years professional experience or accredited college internships with direclty related expereince in crystal growth
  • Hands-on experience with bulk crystal growth processes.
  • Experience operating or troubleshooting high-temperature processing equipment.
  • Familiarity with raw material batching and preparation for crystal growth processes.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.

 

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.

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


Job Summary: We are seeking a Crystal Growth Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of oxide single crystals grown using the Czochralski technique. This role focuses on operating and improving high-temperature crystal growth processes used in advanced optical and electronic materials.