Senior Optical Component Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical components for fiber optic devices and modules.
• Conduct optical simulations and analyses.
• Identify vendors.
• Generate specifications to satisfy performance requirements and meet cost target at the same time
• Develop inspection processes and run qualification tests
• Provide technical support and failure analysis.

Education & Experience

• BS or MS in optics/physics or related technical fields.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Skills

• Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
• Ability to read learn and analyze complex materials and processes search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
• Ability to search locate and work proactively with external suppliers in the areas of his/her expertise to engage other capabilities into the project tasks involved in.
• Effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to teach and train others within the work group.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills experience with Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Email internet access and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.
• Zemax experience is a plus.

Working Conditions

Good office working required to work in a Class 10000 clean-room environment wearing smock with mask and gloves.

Physical Requirements

Able to move light equipment and tooling (<25lbs) as needed when setting up manufacturing stations.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled trainings follow site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed proper training work instructions required PPE is available and will monitor compliance.

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.