Coherent is seeking to hire Top University Graduates to support business growth in Saxonburg, PA. Our Graduate Rotational Training Program provides new grads with unique opportunities to explore various technical fields in a global optics company. Our Saxonburg campus offers 3 different engineering graduate rotational programs that focus on (i) Material Growth (ii) Optics Fabrication & Test (iii) Engineering Design, Automation & New Product Development.

The Material Growth track offers rotations in Thin Film Coatings, CVD Growth of ZnS & ZnSe Products, CVD Growth of Diamond, and Growth of Ceramic YAG. Appropriate degrees for this rotation include Chemical Engineering, Material Science, and Physics.

The Optical Fabrication & Test track offers rotations in Optical Fabrication, Precision Diamond Turning, Diamond Polish and Optical Testing. Appropriate degrees for this rotation include Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, and Optics.

The Automation & New Product Development track offers rotations in Optical Design & Product Engineering, Process Automation, Industry 4.0 Applications and Thin Film Coating. Appropriate degrees for this rotation include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Computer Studies, Automation, Optics, Mathematics and Statistics.

After undergoing the 1.5-year rotational program, graduates will be placed into job opportunities that best that match the company needs with the candidate's skill set, education and career interest.

Qualified applicants are asked to provide a cover letter with their application, identifying which track they're interested in and why.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be undergraduate seniors who are scheduled to graduate by June 2022.
• Applicable degree courses include Material Science, Physics, Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Studies

Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong GPA, 3.5+ preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Working Conditions

• Work environment can range from office to manufacturing floor.
• Clean-room laboratory with high-voltage power supplies and laser radiation
• Work involving small to large equipment.
• Exposure to low level radioactive materials and other hazardous chemicals.
• Extended time in front of computer screen.

Physical Requirements

• At times, this job could require standing for most of the workday while working on the shop floor, learning processes and completing process development and improvement tasks.
• At times, lifting items weighing up to 20lbs may be necessary.
• Time may be split between sitting at a desk working at a computer and moving throughout the plant, working with Coherent personnel and working on projects.

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 Coherent :

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 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.