Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the manufacturing and automation initiatives and challenges across the site and collaboratively identify project opportunities best aligned to skills
• Research methods to execute on project and propose solutions with recommendation on path forward
• Develop, trial, and implement pilot program and/or deployment to manufacturing
• Present findings or results with recommended path forward

Requirements

• Computer Science/Network Engineering, Engineering, or Mathematics major
• Ability to work creatively in multi-disciplinary teams and strive for innovative solutions
• Experience programming in some combination of #, .NET, Python, JavaScript, LabView, and/or Unity a must
• SQL or database experience a plus
• Strong analytical and mathematics skills a major plus
• Citizen or permanent resident

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. person, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. person, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

• Practical experience in emerging technical fields
• Collaborating hand-in-hand with skilled teams of software engineers
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
• Experience and training in small-project management and execution

Working Conditions

• Work environment can range from office to lab to manufacturing floor.
• Work involving small to large equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physical tasks in various positions: standing, crouching, kneeling, reaching
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Perform occasional lab or bench-level test work as needed

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and COHERENT Corporate EHS standards.
• PPE may be required when entering manufacturing areas.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9001 and other standards 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:

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 .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.IR Saxonburg team seeks an intern with experience in software design, coding and debugging who would like to help drive manufacturing improvements in the areas of manufacturing automation/monitoring, contemporary application development for manufacturing processes, and augmented/mixed reality application development. The intern will gain real-world software engineering experience at a thriving company as well as experience and training in project management and execution skills that will set this person apart in future career opportunities.We frequently work in small teams to solve problems and explore new technologies, and we are constantly learning from one another and striving to grow as a group. The ideal intern for this environment will be enthusiastic and collaborative.