Design Engineer (m/f/x) ME Equipment

Coherent empowers market innovators to shape the future with groundbreaking technologies, from materials to systems. We develop innovations used by customers across a wide range of applications in the industrial, communications, electronics and instrumentation markets. Coherent is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and operates research and development, manufacturing, sales and service facilities around the world.

Our leading technology is built on the in-depth knowledge and extensive experience of our employees. This is central to our company culture, which is shaped by openness and communication and encourages trusting collaboration. Everyone contributes valuable expertise and a strong sense of responsibility to the company’s success. The passion and commitment of our team drive our business. Find out more at www.coherent.com.

What you'll be doing:

• Reverse-engineer existing production equipment, tools and plant components through inspection, functional analysis and on-site measurement.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assembly and part drawings, bills of materials and related technical documentation in line with applicable standards.
• Adapt and optimise existing equipment to meet defined technical and functional requirements, with particular attention to functionality, maintainability, and ease of manufacture and assembly.
• Assess and implement technical changes to existing equipment in collaboration with ME, R&D (Design Engineering), Production and other relevant departments.
• Check that modified solutions can be manufactured, assembled and operated as intended, and provide technical support to address questions and support implementation.

What you'll bring:

• A completed technical qualification, preferably as a state-certified technician specialising in mechanical engineering or design; alternatively, a degree in mechanical engineering, design or a comparable technical field.
• Initial practical experience in mechanical design, preferably using SolidWorks. Experience with production equipment, fixtures, tools or production systems is an advantage.
• Confidence interpreting technical drawings, with basic experience creating technical documentation and bills of materials.
• Experience using PDM/PLM systems; knowledge of EPDM or comparable systems is an advantage.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom, including inspecting existing equipment and taking measurements on site.
• A hands-on approach and a thorough, careful and solution-focused way of working.
• A strong sense of responsibility, willingness to learn and the ability to manage tasks independently through to implementation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, and confidence working with colleagues across different departments.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive, structured onboarding during your first six months, with a dedicated buddy to help you integrate into the team.
• Attractive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A technically exciting environment in a growth industry.
• Flexible working hours.
• A modern, well-equipped company building with an excellent cafeteria.
• EGYM Wellpass, giving you access to fitness and yoga studios, swimming pools and more.
• Supported health initiatives and sports events.
• Additional accident insurance and an occupational pension.
• An employee share programme.
• JobRad bicycle leasing.
• Convenient access by car and public transport, plus free employee parking with charging stations.
• A location close to the Baltic Sea.

Contact information:

Interested in joining our team and contributing to the company’s success? We look forward to receiving your application.

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