Company Overview:
Coherent Corp., named to Forbes' 2026 America's Best Companies, is a global leader in the datacenter and communications industries. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA, and founded in 1971, Coherent operates in over 20 countries worldwide. Since entering Vietnam in 2005, Coherent has expanded to more than 3,200 employees across Ho Chi Minh (VSIP1), Dong Nai (Nhon Trach 1), Hanoi, and Bac Ninh (Yen Phong IP). As part of our global growth strategy and commitment to developing local talent, we aim to create over 8,000 new job opportunities in Vietnam within the next five years through hundreds of millions of dollars in investment projects.
Work Location:
- VSIP1 (HCMC, formerly Binh Duong)
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB:
Provide technical support for production issues in TEC assembly manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment for product development and process optimization. Monitor equipment performance, analyze manufacturing data, and implement process improvements to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Support process transfer, new product introduction, quality improvement initiatives, and corrective/preventive actions to ensure stable and efficient manufacturing operations.
1) Manufacturing process control, improvement, and development
- Manage process qualification (QRB) activities for new processes, process changes, and new equipment to ensure timely Release to Production (RTP).
- Support process development, Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing functions.
- Qualify new suppliers and materials in collaboration with
Purchasing and Supplier Quality teams.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and minimize manufacturing risks.
- Review and update manufacturing procedures, train operators on new processes, and conduct technical studies to support process optimization.
2) Manufacturing process support and quality control
- Ensure First Article Inspection (FAI) is completed before mass production and maintain process compliance.
- Support ISO, customer, and internal audit requirements while ensuring manufacturing processes remain under control.
- Utilize SPC and quality tools to analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in Failure Analysis (FA), MRB, 8D/CAR activities, and cross-functional problem-solving to improve product quality.
- Monitor process performance, establish control limits, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
3) Machine, equipment setup, and maintenance
- Configure and optimize manufacturing, measurement, and testing equipment to support production requirements.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues by working closely with equipment suppliers and machine manufacturers.
- Perform equipment verification, calibration, and preventive maintenance support to ensure reliable operation.
- Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to increase productivity and reduce cycle time.
- Support spare parts management and maintenance improvements to minimize equipment downtime.
