Optical Engineering Technician

Overview

Optical Engineering Technician at Coherent Corp.

$29.95/hr - $55.39/hr

• Help design prototyping of new designed product, test alignment GUI, test software
• Help engineer optimize integration procedures and training operators
• Clean optical components under a microscope
• Set up optical alignment stations
• Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring optical parameters, and adjust alignment to optimize and balance parameters until they meet specs
• Perform optical performance tests for OCS
• Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components
• Inspect own work according to quality specifications
• Produce work that meets workmanship standards and quality criteria
• Perform incoming inspections
• Cross-trained for upstream and downstream operations
• Load and unload alignment stations
• Enter numerical data accurately
• Document and communicate suggestions for continuous improvement
• Maintain records concerning attendance and punctuality

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic reading and math skills
• 3+ years of experience in a fiber optics related field
• Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and test equipment preferred
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope
• Ability to clean optical components
• Ability to manually handle, align and install diverse optical components
• Ability to monitor optical parameters and to align components to optimize and balance parameters until they meet specs
• Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques with the Engineering team
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly, often with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment
• Handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness
• Fluent in Chinese (Preferred)

• Interaction with team members and external contacts as a regular part of the job
• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate business needs

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

All employees are required to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards related to the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Adhere to the company values (ICARE):
Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm.

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.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in multiple markets.