Staff Engineer PM

Coherent is a global leader in photonics developing advanced laser optical and materials technologies that enable semiconductor manufacturing AI infrastructure advanced communications and precision industrial applications worldwide.

In Scotland our teams combine engineering expertise advanced manufacturing and collaborative innovation to develop manufacture and support high-performance laser and ultrafast laser systems for demanding industrial and scientific applications worldwide.

The Role

The Test Engineer - Maintenance is responsible for ensuring test equipment and testers are reliable functional optimized and capable of meeting product specifications. The role focuses on test equipment control preventive maintenance troubleshooting process improvement and supporting production through technical expertise and training.

What you will be doing:

1. Test Equipment Control & Maintenance

• Establish and maintain tester capability and functionality.
• Manage software revisions and tester configurations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on test equipment.
• Ensure test hardware and equipment operate at optimal performance with minimal downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory efficiently.
• Support transfer qualification and implementation of new test equipment and new products.

2. Technical Support & Problem Solving

• Develop systematic troubleshooting and debug guides.
• Provide technical training and consultation to manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with software debug and product engineers on test solutions.
• Support tester and board repair activities.

3. Continuous Improvement

• Improve test setup ergonomics and operational efficiency through simplification integration and automation.
• Reduce test time and improve tester reliability.
• Simplify equipment conversion processes.
• Minimize false rejects and improve tester performance.
• Conduct Gage R&R and correlation studies to improve testing accuracy and reliability.

4. Compliance & Safety

• Monitor tester performance using SPC techniques.
• Ensure compliance with Safety ESD Cleanroom ISO and housekeeping requirements.
• Apply Risk-Based Thinking in planning and execution.
• Authorized to stop any tester that presents quality or safety concerns.

About You

Education

• Bachelors Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in:
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Testing environments
  • Testing methodologies
• Fresh or less-experienced candidates may be considered depending on business needs and available training support.

Technical Skills

• Good computer literacy.
• Strong interest in computer hardware engineering.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting desktop hardware and software.
• Knowledge of equipment Total Control Methodology.
• Good communication reporting and data analysis skills.

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position:

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

APPLICATION & SELECTION

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

• Establish tester capabilities and maintain software revisions.
• Transfer and qualify test equipment for new products.
• Ensure optimal performance of test hardware and minimize downtime.
• Conduct periodic preventive maintenance on test equipment.
• Evaluate and improve test equipment and processes.
• Conduct studies to enhance tester reliability and repeatability.
• Simplify test processes reduce test times and improve tester performance.
• Practice risk-based thinking in task planning and execution.
• Authorize the stoppage of testers facing quality or safety issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate superior.

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electrical/Electronics Computer Engineering/Computer Science.
• At least 1 year of Equipment Maintenance/Testing experience and testing methodologies.
• Good computer literacy communication skills and data reporting abilities.
• Strong interest in computer hardware engineering.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting desktop software and components.
• Knowledge of equipments Total Control Methodology.
• Building Organizational Talent.
• Business Acumen and Global Thinking.
• Coaching and Teaching skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on strategic decision-making.