PQE Technician

Job Description

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications, and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D, we’re shaping the future of high-tech industries.

The Role

What You Will Be Doing...

• Review daily RBABot reports and coordinate with EOs and operators on test verification, retests, and tester allocation.
• Analyze test data and identify products requiring additional verification or retesting.
• Support Product Quality Engineers (PQEs) in monitoring test yields, failure trends, and quality performance.
• Assist in investigating test and VMI failures, including follow-up actions with Production Engineers (PEs).
• Coordinate and support all logistics activities related to Outgoing Quality Assurance (OQA) verification testing.
• Perform line compliance checks, audits, and quality inspections to ensure adherence to manufacturing standards.
• Execute SBR buy-offs and verify compliance with Business Rules (BR) requirements from Agile.
• Support engineering evaluations, data collection, status reporting, and documentation activities.
• Manage issuance and inventory monitoring of QA consumable items such as gloves, stick cleaners, and MPO cleaners.
• Assist in First Article (FA) and TLC buy-offs, ensuring required documentation and approvals are completed.
• Prepare and maintain shift reports summarizing test failures, VMI issues, corrective actions, and closure status.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
  
  

About You

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Relevant manufacturing or quality experience will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and escalate quality issues.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to communicate effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work on shift schedules
• Experience with Agile, MES, SAP, or manufacturing quality systems is an added advantage.
  
  

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position:

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

APPLICATION & SELECTION

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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.