Sr. Equipment Maintenance Tech at Coherent in East Granby, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Coherent Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art high-powered precision electro-optical components and laser based solutions for medical, scientific and commercial applications. Our Laser products are used in a range of applications, including microelectronics, scientific research and government programs, OEM components and instrumentation, and materials processing markets.

We are seeking a Fiber Equipment Maintenance Technician in our East Granby, CT facility. This role is responsible for performing the on-site installation, training, and servicing of leading edge fiber manufacturing equipment. This position will play an important role in serving as a company liaison with the equipment vendors on technical and operational levels. In addition, this position will work closely with the Process Engineering Team as well as the R&D Team. The Fiber Equipment Maintenance Technician will:

• Perform the onsite installation, training, preventative maintenance, upgrade and repair of our complex fiber manufacturing equipment


• Diagnose and trouble shoot equipment issues through statistical analysis and evaluation of product reliability


• Test, tune, and adjust equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.


• Advise management regarding equipment requirements, equipment performance, and suggestions for equipment improvements.


• Report spare part requirements

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Education and Work Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR significant hands-on experience in a Service/Equipment Engineering role


• Problem solving skills to be able to troubleshoot electronic, electro-optical, electrical, & mechanical problems

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with PLC controlled machines


• Ability to work closely with a team as well as independently


• Excellent written and verbal communications


• Command of written and spoken English


• Computer literate

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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