R&D Technician
Company: Coherent
Location: Saxonburg
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description
Basic Function of the Job
- Conduct R&D activities including work related to battery
chemical experiments and characterization with different analytical
or other instruments, constructions of prototypes and pilot scale
equipment, etc.
- Data acquisition and report preparation for internal and
external customer evaluations.
- Assists and supports CTO Office R&D activities, as required
and directed, in order to sustain research, technology development,
product development, operational efficiency, and quality
improvement. Duties & Responsibilities
1. Experiment & Process
- Perform R&D activities including chemical experiments
related to batteries and adhere to all activity schedules.
- Work instructions are explicitly followed. Contributes towards
work instruction improvement. Write or update procedures as
required and keep current on all work instructions.
- Raw material streams are properly applied and are reproducible
by following the appropriate work instructions.
- Relevant and reliable data is collected, documented and
organized into the appropriate format.
- Observe and report process/production equipment deviations and
events. Troubleshoot and repair equipment as necessary.
- Enter R&D experiment, process and test data into the
appropriate database. Maintain these databases as required by
contracts or production
- Control system acceptance tests and the related commissioning
startup checklists are accurate, complete and well organized.
- All required or assigned equipment or process maintenance logs
are accurate, complete and well organized. 2.
Characterization
- Perform R&D activities and steps necessary to produce
production/contract characterization samples.
- Relevant and reliable test data is collected, documented and
organized into the appropriate format.
- Constantly strives to improve techniques in R&D experiments
and sample preparation and characterization.
3. Fabrication and Construction
- Construction of process equipment for R&D and production is
done per specification and direction.
- Operate, maintain, order and organize fabrication equipment as
required.
- Effective troubleshooting and repair assistance is provided to
meet project or process expectations.
- Clean and maintain equipment and work areas as required.
- Procedures and accepted practices are followed without
deviation
- No "rework" is caused by failure to follow direction,
specifications or procedures.
- Expectations and timelines are met or exceeded without the
sacrifice of safety and/or product quality.
- Communication between the technician and others concerning
assigned work issues is professional, timely, accurate and
reliable. 4. Administrative
- Department information systems, records, reports and metrics
are accurate and generated on time.
- Responsible for maintaining a quality work environment
housekeeping standards. Work area is kept clean and all safety
procedures are followed. The effort required to keep all general
areas clean and organized is appropriately shared.
- The effort required to keep all safety and general use supplies
adequately stocked is appropriately shared.
- The effort required to keep assigned process areas clean and
organized is appropriately shared.
- Adapts readily to changes in work caused by new requirements
and/or situations.
- A high standard of ethics, professionalism, competency, and
quality is established and maintained.
- Role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee
Satisfaction and Business Results.
- Effectiveness: Deals well with differences of opinion, manner
and style; Seeks ideas from others; Builds positive attitudes;
Pursues simple solutions to everyday problems.
- Teamwork: Nurtures a cohesive working group; Demonstrates
commitment and enthusiasm for Company and Departmental goals;
Demonstrates cooperation and coordination with all participants in
activities.
- Communication: Expresses ideas openly, accurately and
succinctly in both oral and written forms; Effectively listens to
and assimilates information from others; Presents organized trains
of thought; Assures timely and adequate information exchanges.
- Employee Success and Growth Process: Completes his own ESGP
activities on-time. 5. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Support special projects as required.
- Report on projects and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Education & Experience
- Associate Degree or Some College
- Trade school graduate or equivalent
- 2 years in a high-tech manufacturing, chemical laboratory or
similar environment
- 1 year of chemical R&D or manufacturing, crystal growth or
other related experience Skills
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or
working with others
- Ability to recommend and implement improvements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be proficient in the use of computer equipment, basic
mechanical tools and basic laboratory equipment
- Must demonstrate a high degree of organization, accountability
and the ability to take actions independently; Must be able to
operate with little or no supervision
- Must be able to multi-task with several jobs at once
- Must be flexible for shift assignments and overtime as dictated
by R&D needs
- Must demonstrate good analytical thinking and troubleshooting
skills
- Must participate in II-VI sponsored training as assigned by
management
- Must be able to wear all job required PPE and follow all job
specific safety protocols
- Must be able to react at the operational level during
incident/emergency situations involving assigned process and
associated chemicals
- Must be able to perform Specifically Assigned Responsibilities
as required
- Must be able to perform "Specifically Assigned
Responsibilities", as required
- Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be
a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual
per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Working Conditions
Lab/manufacturing environment, clean room.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and
Coherent 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 II-VI:
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.
Keywords: Coherent, Youngstown , R&D Technician, Professions , Saxonburg, Ohio
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