Optical Design Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1) Optical Design-60%

A)Build bench-top prototype systems and verify optical performance.
B)Conduct optical design and verification for OTDR OPS OSA and other fiber-optic devices.
C)Run optical verification testing to assess product feasibility and performance expectations including margining.
D)Optimize optical designs of existing products to reduce product cost improve performance simplify processes and improve manufacturing yield.
E)Interact with suppliers on optical component specifications and sample procurement.
F)Engage with cross-functional teams to fully define product performance specs.
G)Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing.

2) Product & Process Support and Troubleshooting-25%

A)Troubleshoot and solve optical performance related issues in various product development phases.
B)Recommend devise plan and execute engineering studies and projects to solve problems discovered and/or as assigned.
C)Determine develop and implement new methods technologies and processes that improve performance cost or deliveries of existing products.
D)Support the transfer of new products and processes to manufacturing.

3) New Technology Development-10%

A)Generate innovative technical ideas and contribute to the Intellectual Property Portfolio.
B)Explore new technologies for use in telecommunications and related industries.
C)Keep abreast of and recommend new technologies with consideration of the applicability and viability to WSS markets.

4) Special Assignments-5%

A)Support special projects as required.
B)Report on projects and make recommendations to upper Management.

Education & Experience

Masters degree in Optics Physics Material Science or equivalent
Experience with designing diagnosing and implementing fiber optical systems
Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently and/or with a team
Ability to recommend and implement product improvements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Data analysis skills in Excel Python or other tool or choice

Skills

Working knowledge of optical systems fiber-optic components devices and associated hardware
Expertise with OTDR or other optical metrology systems is a plus.
Extensive hands-on experience with optical design and testing
Leadership and the ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisor on specific tasks.
Creative analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
Able to work and deliver on aggressive schedule.
Self-starter highly motivated dedicated and teamwork oriented
Ability to write basic scripts for modelling and data analysis
Set a high standard of ethics professionalism leadership and competency
Ability to excel in a cross-organizational cross cultural global team environment.
Works will require the support reoccurring meetings with China and/or India in the early evening

Working Conditions

Office environment with regular interaction in laboratory and manufacturing settings.

Occasional domestic and international travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites may be required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments including extended periods of sitting standing and use of standard lab equipment.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and Coherent 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.