Coherent Corp.
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good hands-on internship

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I really enjoyed most of my summer internship experience with coherent corp. The work i completed was interesting but not what I thought I would be doing based on my initial interview. I did not have a lot of mentorship or feedback from team members which made my work extra challenging. Despite this, i enjoyed engaging with everyone especially the intern program team as they did a lot to virtually bring all of the interns together!

Pros

independent work, popcorn fridays

Cons

independent work, not fully remote
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Warehousing work

Working in the warehouse you will be set up for failure by leadership, your supervisor will disappear for hours out of the day nowhere to be found they will come in later and leave earlier than you.The supervisor on second end of shift isn’t that bad he makes himself readily available willing to help but the supervisor on the first end of of shift will not hold everyone to the same expectations he plays favorites.

Pros

Hours

Cons

Job stability
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  • Ability to learn new things
  • Time and location flexibility
  • Ability to meet personal goals

Great learning and advanced tech exposure

This internship has provided a valuable opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies like high-speed transmission testing and network switches. The company has a robust technical environment, which provides practical learning experiences beyond what is typically taught in academic settings. Overall, it's been a rewarding learning experience, and I look forward to seeing how the company continues to evolve the technology.
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Great Summer Internship Program

During my time as a software automation intern, I had an enriching experience working with a team led by friendly and supportive management. The learning opportunities provided were exceptional, allowing me to enhance my skills in various aspects of automation and software development.
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Great place for interns

My experience as an intern at Coherent has been exceptional thus far. My team is super helpful and they are always available to help me if I get stuck. I have been involved in some very good projects and this in-turn helped me in developing a deeper understanding in the practical world of supply chain. Also, the HR team is very helpful. They organized a lot of fun events for the interns such as the spotlight guest speaker series where we get to know more about the different functions of the company in detail and also ensured a smooth onboarding process. I am grateful to be a part of Coherent's family and contribute to its success and its mission.
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Review of electrical engineering summer internship

Working at Coherent Corp. for my 2023 summer internship was an awesome experience. I previously worked for the company in 2022, and will say that the internship program definitely took a step up in 2023. Spotlight speaker events were a great way to be introduced more into the background of the company as a whole. While Saxonburg is not necessarily the most ideal location to work for me, I felt extremely welcomed by all of the other staff and personnel. I am extremely grateful for this experience, and absolutely would apply again for an internship position if I could.

Pros

Great work environment, good food trucks, great people

Cons

Location
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Amazing Summer Internship Program

From my first day I felt very welcomed by management and other employees but starting in a newly created internship position, I was uncertain of what exactly I was going to be working on. It took a few days for my work arrangements to be set up and some time to adjust but after a week or so, I felt very comfortable in my role and my managers began to give me steady work and trust me to independently complete it. Working in manufacturing engineering, I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from many employees here who have been eager to share their knowledge and experience, providing me a deeper understanding of the manufacturing processes done at Coherent's location here in Budd Lake, NJ. The HR/Recruitment team has done a great job organizing intern activities like workshops and guest speaker events. Unlike some other internships, the work that I am doing is meaningful and I feel appreciated by management and other staff.

Pros

Flexible work schedule, hybrid option, great management, friendly work environment

Cons

None
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Management is clueless

Unionize to keep the management honest. Do it now. People are nice here but management needs a wake up call most have been here too long old management style. Stuck in the 70's

Pros

Popcorn

Cons

Record setting year but no raises or bonus
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Great Software Internship Experience

As a software intern at Coherent, I've had the opportunity to work on real-world data and grow my skillset. The projects that I was assigned were both tailored to my experience and also made to challenge me by teaching me new skills that will be useful in the future, like working in SQL databases and using Power BI. At the Saxonburg location, there's a good culture surrounding interns, so the workplace felt welcoming upon arrival, and I've had the opportunity to meet and work with many new people. The company also does a great job of engaging with interns through both virtual and in-person events. All in all, it's been a very positive experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering!
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Great place for an intern

My first day was chaotic, as my boss was on vacation and HR was not answering any questions I had before I arrived. It seemed like they did not have a plan for me when I got there, but after the first few days everything was great. I got paid really well (especially as just an intern) and in return I believe I contributed my part to the company's R+D team. My manager told me work that I needed to do, then trusted that I would do it without a second thought (with a few check-ins, but I was mostly independent). They let me work the hours I wanted, which I greatly appreciated because it let me avoid traffic during my long commute. Overall great place to work at least as an intern!
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not a placee i would go back to

Human resoures not effective to the Employees. verry small increase in pay. They used stall tackticks well. Another year tell the next rase. you know how it gos.
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Why did I come Here

They claim to have record high quarters every single quarter but cut our bonuses and raises. When one area gets slow they move all of those workers to a different area to help those areas so if you are a new employee do not plan on ever being fully trained where you were originally hired. They pay is below what you should get for the items we make here and what they are used for.

Pros

Lunches, paid break

Cons

Bad pay, bad HR, Bad management. Management only care about their pockets
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Great place to work

Very relaxed work environment with friendly co-workers. Overall great place to work, they are very organized on all aspects of the hiring/training process. However the overall need for organization does negatively impact how quickly anything can be done there.
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A Solid Place to Work

Was allowed plenty of latitude by my immediate Management to explore new concepts & techniques to better Production-Yields and Quality - Result was improving our yield from ~45% to over 95%. Thrilled and Proud my ideas were implemented.

Pros

Power to Grow

Cons

Located in CA
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Not a good place to work.

Management is terrible, HR acts like your bothering them when you have a question. If you go out on leave they loose your papers and will have you to resubmit them more than once. They show favoritism, If you kiss A@@ you will be fine here!!! This company was much better when it was Finisar!!The most enjoyable part of this job is the off days...

Pros

Your off days.
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It's a safe, clean and nice place to work.

Its a much better place to work these days now that some of the longer-term employees have moved on. It is a relaxed environment and management is flexible and attentive to employee's needs. They do have a social committee that plans theme-based luncheons occasionally. Medical benefits are ok and affordable. Yearly raises are not the best. Training can be difficult. knowledgeable employees hold information close to their chest and there is favoritism here, its your job to be likable, flexible and non-threatening (as I'm not here to steal your job non-threatening *wink*) Overall this is a good place to work, its safe and clean. A good place for a young person to start but for the ambitious person probably not to stay here too long.

Pros

Clean, safe, an occasional free lunch.

Cons

Training, training, training and raises.
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Good pay

Pay was great but since company take over by another company things have gone down hill. HR is not helpful at all and acts like you are bothering them if you have a question

Pros

Good pay, good people

Cons

Seems management was not paying attention
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Productive and fun workplace @ first but over the years became less tolerable.

I enjoyed the experience of working with this company in the beginning of my tenure but over the years as I ve come to witness how rumors/ gossipy the culture was around the workplace in regards to coworkers, supervisors, production manager, it made my experience intolerable over time. Not to mention there isn't even an active normal HR department at this site to express your concerns. Wouldn't recommend.

Pros

Quarterly bonuses, work schedule

Cons

Underpaid, poor raises
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I try to forget I ever had this job.

What is the best part of working at the company?Supervisor was abusive and management had a long history (years) of sweeping it under the rug. Horrible work environment. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The abusive supervisor and being fearful of her.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?HORRIBLE, least desirable environment ever.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Try to guess how your supervisor will treat you on any given hour. Between rare praise, sarcasm, silent treatments, being yelled at…… it was absolutely awful. Eggshells everyday.
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Toxic Work Environment

If you are looking for an unsafe, toxic work environment this is the place for you! To top it off, there is no advancement. None. Management is bullying and incompetent. Typical work day includes trying to keep the proverbial wheels from falling off as they seem to be making it up as they go. There are talented people who work there but they are undercut by terrible leaders who are selfish, arrogant and insecure all at the same time. The hardest part of the job is knowing that no matter how good you are you will NEVER be promoted. The most enjoyable part of the job is the people who you spend your days with. Truly good people. Another benefit of the job is the flexibility. The flexibility will unfortunately be going out the window as well. There are no bad teams, just bad leaders. Unfortunately this place has no shortage of bad leaders.

Pros

Coworkers and flexibility

Cons

Leadership, poor safety standards, ethics
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Great people and easy job, horrible pay

Love the job, supervisors, engeneers and coworkers, but we can barely make it with the pay and they don’t wanna increase it while the company makes billions. You get responsibilities and not an increase on pay. HR is almost never on site. Directors are not pro employees.

Pros

Easy job

Cons

Pay and benefits
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Based on 407 reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance
3.6 out of 5 stars for Compensation/Benefits
3.1 out of 5 stars for Job Security/Advancement
3.1 out of 5 stars for Management
3.3 out of 5 stars for Culture

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