Senior Engineering Technician Aerospace Defense
Senior Engineering Technician Aerospace Defense
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Job Description
Join us as an Engineering Technician Drive Innovation in Advanced Laser Systems for Defense Applications
Are you ready to build cuttingedge technology that shapes the future of defense systems Coherent Aerospace & Defense Emerging Products & Technology is searching for a skilled Engineering Technician to join our elite team working on groundbreaking laser systems for aerospace and defense. Bring your expertise skill and drive and help us deliver exceptional solutions to our customers!
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assembly & Fabrication: Perform precise assembly repair and testing of electrical fiber optic bulk optic and optomechanical assemblies for lab experiments prototypes and customer deliverables following detailed schematics and work instructions. This includes soldering cable harness fabrication and fiber optic splicing.
- Build Prototype Systems: Build and modify prototypes based on engineering specifications.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct functional testing of electrical and optical/fiber assemblies using various test equipment such as multimeters oscilloscopes arbitrary waveform generators spectrum analyzers power meters beam profilers and signal generators. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with assemblies identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Write test procedures and document test results accurately and thoroughly. Assist engineers in performing experiments and collecting measurement data.
- Support R&D Labs: Assist engineers with setting up experiments and assembling test fixtures. Coordinate receiving of material and maintain inventory of components and supplies. Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
Education & Experience
- Associates degree in Electronics Technology Fiber Optics or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills & Other Requirements
- HandsOn Skills: Strong soldering skills. Experience using test equipment such as multimeters oscilloscopes arbitrary waveform generators spectrum analyzers power meters beam profilers and signal generators. Experience with hand tools and basic power tools. Strong attention to detail.
- Technical KnowHow:Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and work instructions. Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics. Strong problemsolving and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel Teams).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance if one is required to perform job responsibilities.
Desired (but not required)
- Experience assembling and splicing optical fiber and fibercoupled components.
- Experience assembling aligning and cleaning of bulk optics (e.g. mirrors lenses polarizers filters etc.
- Experience developing test applications using LabVIEW or other programming languages/tools is a plus.
Working Conditions
Primarily an engineering technician function with office and engineering lab working conditions. Also includes work in a cleanroom environment which requires wearing cleanroom apparel such as a gown shoe covers hairnet and gloves.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/move test equipment up to 50 lb. Ability to perform fiber splicing component assembly and optic alignment tasks which requires use of hand tools. Ability to perform circuit board rework soldering cable assembly and component assembly tasks which requires use of hand tools and soldering tools.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location this position may be responsible for the and maintenance of the ISOand/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
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.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR) applicant must be a U.S. person lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
