Senior, Equipment Engineer (Laser & Optics Manufacturing)
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18 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead installation setup and qualification (IQ) of new manufacturing and test equipment for laser optical sub-assembly and alignment systems.
- Collaborate with manufacturing process and facilities engineering to ensure new tools meet beam alignment optical precision and cleanliness requirements.
- Conduct FAT calibration and validation for tools such as optical metrology instruments thermal chamber vacuum chamber wire bonders plasma systems and
- Develop and maintain equipment documentation including SOPs maintenance manuals and calibration records.
- Implement and improve predictive maintenance programs using data analytics sensor feedback and condition monitoring to reduce unplanned downtime and extend tool lifespan.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement projects to enhance alignment accuracy throughput and beam quality in optical and laser assembly lines.
- Analyze equipment data (SPC DOE MTBF) to track tool performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with global Coherent equipment and optics teams for benchmarking and technology transfer.
- Ensure full EHS and laser safety compliance including handling of high-power optical systems.
- Provide training and handover support to production teams.
Qualifications Education:
- Bachelors or masters degree in Optical Engineering Photonics Mechatronics Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- 25 years of experience in equipment or process engineering within laser optics or semiconductor manufacturing.
Technical Skills:
- Experience with predictive maintenance systems optical alignment and laser performance validation strongly preferred
- Proficiency with optical metrology instruments (e.g. beam propagation analyzer beam profilers power meters).
- Knowledge of robotics motion control Programming and condition-based monitoring systems.
- Understanding of beam alignment principles laser diode and optical coating
- Familiar with data-driven maintenance tools vibration/temperature sensors and reliability tracking software.
- Proficient in data analysis (Excel Minitab JMP) CAD software and documentation systems.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork especially across optical and production teams.
- Adaptable hands-on and results-driven under dynamic production conditions.
Work Environment
- Cleanroom and optical lab settings with laser and ESD safety protocols.
- May require shift flexibility during tool installation and qualification.
- Occasional travel for vendor FAT training or regional Coherent support.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor ... View more
