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R&D Machining Engineer

Coherent


Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Summary

Collaborates and works with Engineers and Technicians in the R&D group to manufacture new products from advanced ceramic and metal matrix composite materials. Activities include hands-on prototyping CNC programming machining of prototypes (milling grinding EDM lapping other) fabrication of fixtures design process optimization (cycle time quality yield) and data collection. All results will be documented (data summaries Work Instructions reports). Successful new products will be transferred to manufacturing (specifying equipment training personnel monitoring results).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Machining (milling grinding EDM lapping other) of prototypes manufactured from advanced composite materials

  • Perform equipment programming in the assigned area of responsibility (MasterCAM PC-DIMS Calyspo MX others)

  • Generate PC-based outputs on standard platforms (Agile Oracle Cumulus Creo Solidworks others)

  • Detailed process and product tracking

  • Continuous improvement via participation in Lean/Kaizen ISO 8D and other related activities

  • Transfer successful products to Manufacturing including writing documentation specifying equipment conducting training and monitoring results

Education & Experience

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering/machining education) with 2 years experience

  • Equivalent work and or education/work experience considered

Skills

  • Broad experience with machining methods including milling grinding turning EDM and other

  • Working knowledge of machining advanced materials (ceramics composites other)

  • Experience with GD&T and inspection equipment hand tools visual tools etc.

  • Knowledge of design software e.g. CAD (ProE/Creo SolidWorks other) CAM (MasterCam SurfCam GibbsCam other) and CMM (PC-DIMS Calyspo)

Working Conditions

  • Position requires on-site shopfloor activites for prototype fabrication

  • Work schedule is 5 days 40 hours per week first shift

Physical Requirements

Hands-on shop-based job environment:

  • Required to frequently lift/push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs
  • Must be able to sit bend squat and walk about facility
  • Depending on project assignment may be required to walk/stand for entire 8 hour day

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed proper training work instructions required PPE is available and will monitor compliance..

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.

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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 ... View more

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