Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for product quality engineering (PQE). Responsibilities include:

Quality assurance of InP/GaAs products manufactured in Sherman, TX  Quality representative in new product introduction (NPI) team, responsible for ensuring appropriate quality-related aspects of new design are done with individual contribution or leading/facilitating the new product introduction team. Customer interface on quality issues during development, including correlation work and quality-related specifications. Ensuring outgoing quality assurance (OQC) is designed and executed properly. Leads material review board (MRB) activities throughout product life. Includes internal execution and disposition, and customer interface for customer related MRBs. Owner for returned material (RMA) disposition and analysis, including corrective actions (CCARs, 8Ds, SCARs etc.) – from start to finish.

Education & Experience

Minimum # years’ experience: Experience in product quality preferred but not required Education: BS/MS in Engineering or Statistics or equivalent degree Knowledge of InP/GaAs semiconductors a plus.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills. Calm, rational, unemotional approach to problem-solving. Work effectively with other members of Coherent operations, development engineering, operations engineering, and other teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills with customers, including customer-presentable reports. This position requires significant customer interaction, sometimes in stress situations involving product failures. Strong background in practical application of statistical and quality tools Ability to organize and manage his/her daily work across many different tasks Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Salesforce tools. JMP proficiency highly desired.

Working Conditions

Collaboration with other engineers and working with data.  Work in a class 100/1000 clean room parts of some days Wear full clean room attire (smock, mask, etc.) parts of some days. Flexibility to support a 24/7 hour facility.  This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence 3 days a week. 

Physical Requirements

Nearly all work is with computer. Ability to move in a clean room. Ability to sit at a computer and in meetings for long periods of time, including at offshore time zones.  Ability to adorn clean room attire- including bending and stooping.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to to go through safety training, 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.

 If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.