Does Coherent Corp. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Coherent Corp. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Coherent Corp.. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Coherent Corp.?

55% of Coherent Corp. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Coherent Corp. 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Coherent Corp.?

Engineer (29) , Laser Systems Engineer (24) , Internship (15) , Manufacturing Engineer (10) , Intern (7) , Software Engineer (7) , Technician (7) , Manager (6) , Process Engineer (6) , Lead Engineer (5) , Field Service Engineer (4) , Mechanical Engineer (4) , Operator (4) , Test Engineer (4) , CNC Machinist (3)

What are the pros of working at Coherent Corp. according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 27 reviews)); "Corporate has decent benefits like 401(k) match and health plan options that have distinct differences to cater to different situations." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work life balance while working continental shifts" ((in 14 reviews)); "12 hour shift Coworkers are friendly Work is monotonous but easy" ((in 11 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Coherent Corp. according to real employee reviews?

"Salary could be improved and poor management" ((in 29 reviews)); "Low salary compared to rest of industry" ((in 13 reviews)); "No bonus, disorganized standards and systems" ((in 10 reviews)); "Bad upper management focusing on outsourcing and site closures." ((in 6 reviews)); "Most managers don't make it more than 2" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Coherent Corp. layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Coherent Corp. layoffs and their outlook for job security at Coherent Corp. in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Coherent Corp. locations?

Santa Clara , Saxonburg , Fremont , Sherman , Bloomfield , San Jose , Plymouth , Wilsonville , Budd Lake , Murrieta , Sunnyvale , Warren , Traverse City , East Granby , Portland , Easton , Pine Brook , Dallas , Starkville , Tustin , Richmond , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Newark , Hillsborough , Parsippany , Detroit , Ohio City , California City , Monrovia

Coherent Corp. reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(306 total reviews)

Jim Anderson

79% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Coherent Corp. has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 306 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Coherent Corp. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

306 reviews

4.0

Apr 27, 2026

Building Lasers is like big complicated lego

Laser systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People were nice and bosses were understanding. Good company to work for

Cons

Pay could be better. At times I like like a laser monkey just pumping out the same lego kit again and again

Coherent Corp. Response

2mo

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear about your positive experiences while also recognizing areas for improvement. Know that your input helps us continue to evolve.

3.0

Apr 19, 2026

Ok

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They kept the lights on for a while.

Cons

The previous leadership was over-confident and and acted very opportunistically. But they seem to have learned that lesson

Coherent Corp. Response

2mo

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback—we really appreciate it. We’re focused on strengthening leadership capabilities and improving communication across teams, and your input helps highlight where we can improve.

4.0

Apr 14, 2026

Good pay

Engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of other benefits to compensate.

Cons

There is no 13th month bonus.

Coherent Corp. Response

2mo

We’re really glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience. Thanks so much for everything you contribute, and know that we take the feedback seriously and will use it to inform how we create the best employee experience possible.

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Jobs at Coherent Corp.

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