Process Engineering Intern

Coherent Corp. • Newark, DE

5h

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• BS/MS candidate in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent degree.
• Leadership capabilities to independently manage a defined technical project, drive milestones, and communicate progress clearly.
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp. across engineering, operations, quality, and laboratory functions.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends and support conclusions.
• Working knowledge of Excel or similar data analysis tools; familiarity with statistical methods, DOE, or process capability analysis preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare concise technical updates and final presentations.
• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data analysis, experimental design, and technical problem-solving through academic or internship projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing raw material, slip-making, process, and quality data to identify relationships between material variation, product defects, and yield.
• Lead and manage a structured summer project focused on correlating raw material characteristics and slip-making parameters to high-yield and low-defect product outcomes.
• Support development of data collection and traceability system linking incoming raw material lots, slip batches, process conditions, and finished product quality.
• Plan and execute experiments to validate suspected causes of defects and confirm conditions associated with improved yield.
• Work with engineering, operations, quality, and laboratory teams to gather process knowledge, align on testing priorities, and translate results into practical recommendations.
• Prepare technical summaries, present findings to site leadership, and deliver final recommendations for process controls, next-step trials, and future investigation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern