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Production Engineer

Coherent · Easton, PA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Coherent (industrial) in Easton, PA. A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Tooling, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $132k–$167k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 51 production engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 50 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $125k–$165k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 51%
  • Team leadership 43%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 31%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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This plant: Coherent in Easton

2 other open roles at this site.

Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job summary

Looking for a Production Engineer to work in and help improve/develop the LPE (Liquid Phase Epitaxy) process in our Easton, PA facility

Shift: Mon-Fri (Day shift, timing TBD)

Must be prepared to train for about 6 to 8 months at our Hillsborough, NJ facility at the start of employment

Education

  • ✓Minimum: Bachelor’s in Engineering
  • ✓Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Material Science Engineering

Experience

  • ✓Experience with CAD, Excel, Word, Access
  • ✓Experience with both qualitative and quantitative data
  • ✓Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • ✓Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
  • ✓Experience handling chemicals and acids
  • ✓Experience with precision measurement methods and systems
  • ✓Experience working with fixtures, hand tools, and equipment controllers

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

#IND

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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Key functions of job

  • •Help with all production tasks associated with the LPE process
  • •Perform crystal growth analysis
  • •Dumping/make new production melts
  • •Diagnose and troubleshoot any mechanical or electrical issues with LPE equipment
  • •Assist with product improvement/development
  • •Prepare and present technical reports

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