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Process Engineering Technician Facet Coat/Sribe&Break

Coherent · Sherman, TX

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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
SPC, 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.

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How this role compares

Against 115 other live process postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $95k–$145k, from 19 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

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.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Coherent in Sherman

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Release WIP from hold.
  • ◆Execute OCAP following process specification.
  • ◆Execute engineering tests per instruction from engineer.
  • ◆Train/certify operators.
  • ◆Proof-read process specification.
  • ◆Monitoring and analysis of SPC and process data stream.

Required Minimum Education

☐ No Diploma

☒ High School Diploma or equivalent

☐ College Course work or equivalent

☐ 2 Year college degree (Associate or equivalent)

☐ 4 Year college degree (Bachelor or equivalent)

☐ Post-graduate degree or equivalent

Expected Minimum Years of Related Experience

☐ Less than 1 year

☐ 2+ years

☒ 4+ years

☐ 6+ years

☐ 8+ years

☐ 10+ years

  • ✓GaAs and InP semiconductor processing or optoelectronics device experience preferred.

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

  • •Basic knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and standard operating procedure in factory.
  • •Basic knowledge of die sort.
  • •Good written/oral communication skills.
  • •Fluency in MS - Excel, Word.

Working Conditions

  • •Will be exposed to areas where hand tools and power tools are being operated
  • •Will be exposed to areas where hazardous chemicals or gases are stored
  • •Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements

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