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Coherent Corp.

Optical Engineering Technician

Coherent Corp., Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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Overview Optical Engineering Technician at Coherent Corp.

Base pay range $29.95/hr - $55.39/hr

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Help design prototyping of new designed product, test alignment GUI, test software

Help engineer optimize integration procedures and training operators

Clean optical components under a microscope

Set up optical alignment stations

Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring optical parameters, and adjust alignment to optimize and balance parameters until they meet specs

Perform optical performance tests for OCS

Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components

Inspect own work according to quality specifications

Produce work that meets workmanship standards and quality criteria

Perform incoming inspections

Cross-trained for upstream and downstream operations

Load and unload alignment stations

Enter numerical data accurately

Document and communicate suggestions for continuous improvement

Maintain records concerning attendance and punctuality

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Basic reading and math skills

3+ years of experience in a fiber optics related field

Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and test equipment preferred

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Ability to work independently and with others

Ability to recommend and implement improvements

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

Good manual dexterity

Ability to visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope

Ability to clean optical components

Ability to manually handle, align and install diverse optical components

Ability to monitor optical parameters and to align components to optimize and balance parameters until they meet specs

Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques with the Engineering team

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly, often with minimal supervision

Ability to work well in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment

Handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness

Fluent in Chinese (Preferred)

Working Conditions

Interaction with team members and external contacts as a regular part of the job

May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate business needs

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings

Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents

Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities All employees are required to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards related to the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment Adhere to the company values (ICARE): Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in multiple markets.

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