About the role#
The Quality Assurance Metrology Co-Op provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will support quality inspections, metrology measurements, data collection, and documentation. This role offers exposure to measurement equipment, optical components, and quality systems while working alongside engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
What you'll do#
- Assist with routine product inspections and measurements using metrology equipment.
- Support dimensional, visual, and optical inspections.
- Operate and handle precision measurement tools.
- Assist with the calibration and maintenance of measurement instruments.
- Record inspection results, measurement data, and quality documentation.
- Support data entry and the organization of quality-related records.
- Analyze data to identify trends or recurring issues.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve quality concerns.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and process reviews.
- Prepare reports, charts, and summaries of quality metrics.
- Follow company procedures, safety requirements, and industry standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical program.
- Pursuing a degree or certificate in metrology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, optics, physics, or a related field.
- Completion of coursework in manufacturing, engineering, mathematics, physics, quality, or statistics.
- Basic understanding of mathematics, measurement principles, and quality assurance.
- Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings or specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Ability to use a computer for data entry and equipment interface operation.
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) due to ITAR compliance.
- Previous manufacturing, laboratory, or inspection experience is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Part-time
About Coherent Corp.
Coherent Corp. manufactures semiconductors and laser systems. The company serves clients in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. It maintains a global presence with facilities for research, manufacturing, and sales. Its headquarters are located in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and the firm employs over 10,000 people.
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