Principal Mechanical Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

New Product Development 70%
Mechanical design prime for optical communication module line cards and/or chassis
Perform fast turn mechanical and thermal feasibility analysis for customer RFQs.
Perform mechanical and thermal analysis required to verify design performance and reliability against specifications
Produce 3D and 2D drawings for assemblies and components DXF for PCB
Perform DFMEA with engineering team DFM with internal and external vendors
Prioritize and manage schedule when working on multiple designs in parallel.

Continuous Improvement 20%
Design for lower cost and higher performance
Improve guidelines and best practices for mechanical design
Interact with larger Coherent team to foster new technologies and design approaches

Manufacturing Support 10%
Provide technical support for manufacturing personnel.
Processes troubleshooting and yield improvement.

Education & Experience

Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical design Manufacturing and Automation or other relevant fields
5 years of experience in mechanical design/simulation/test engineering experience in telecommunication industry is preferred.
Experience with Solid works software
Experience with fiber optics products and assembly procedures
Experience with Office applications.

Skills & Other Requirements

In-depth technical knowledge and understanding the basic guide of mechanical design and tolerance analysis sheet metal design CNC part design plastic design die-casting design etc.
The knowledge of heatsinking and thermal design in fan cooled systems: thermal pads thermal shim thermal grease heatsink design and attachment.
Excellent skills with Solid works Mechanical DVT and test methods
Strong ability to solve complex problems and arrive at sound technical decisions in short timeframes
Knowledge of Telecom and Data Center environmental and mechanical requirements
English both written and oral. Chinese may be a benefit.

Working Conditions

May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executives needs

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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 or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

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 execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/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.