Process Integration Engineering Tech
Coherent · Sherman, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Coherent (industrial) in Sherman, TX. A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- MES, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $95k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 116 process engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 115 other live process postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $95k–$145k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- SPC 43%
- Root cause 41%
- Cost reduction 22%
- Automation 22%
- New product launch 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Coherent in Sherman
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Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Support daily monitoring and inspection of critical ENG wafers at different stages of FAB process.
- ◆Support deviation/build request process in document control system.
- ◆Perform hands-on process development and experiment.
- ◆Support MES transactions like hold, release, and move-in/out transactions.
Education & Experience
- ✓Minimum 2+ yrs. experience in the industry.
- ✓Associate or equivalent degree.
Requirements
- ✓Work in a class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods
- ✓Wear full cleanroom attire (smock, mask, etc.)
- ✓Work with and/or around chemicals (such as solids and acids)
- ✓Stand for up to 4 hours at a time
- ✓Lift up to 16-30 Pounds
- ✓Push/Pull up to 16-30 pounds
- ✓Sit for up to 4 hours at a time
Safety
Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. 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 Corp.:
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 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.
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Skills
- •Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices
- •In-depth knowledge of unit process
- •Knowledge of engineering statistics
- •Good written/oral communication skills
- •Fluency in MS Office suite as well as JMP or other statistics software
- •Familiarity with semiconductor wafer fab operations (Manufacturing Execution System, process, and quality control, change management etc.) in a high-volume manufacturing environment is a plus.
Working Conditions
- •Normal office environment
- •Class 100/1000 clean room
Physical