Lead Process Engineer
Job in
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94087, USA
Listed on 2026-09-25
Listing for:
Coherent Corp.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead the setup, development, and qualification of laser welding processes for the ASN WSS production line.
- Define process parameters, equipment requirements, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate process verification, validation, and qualification activities with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
- Lead efforts to resume ASN WSS production, including equipment readiness, process recovery, and production line qualification.
- Monitor process performance, yield, quality, and reliability; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain process-control plans, inspection methods, and related technical documentation.
- Provide technical support and training to production personnel.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance process stability, productivity, and product quality.
- Maintain qualified laser welding equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the setup, development, and qualification of laser welding processes for the ASN WSS production line.
- Define process parameters, equipment requirements, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate process verification, validation, and qualification activities with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
- Lead efforts to resume ASN WSS production, including equipment readiness, process recovery, and production line qualification.
- Monitor process performance, yield, quality, and reliability; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain process-control plans, inspection methods, and related technical documentation.
- Provide technical support and training to production personnel.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance process stability, productivity, and product quality.
- Maintain qualified laser welding equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements.
- BS or MS in mechanical design, engineering, physics or related technical fields.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience.
- Hands-on experience with hermetic sealing, optical/opto-mechanical systems, leak testing, and reliability-focused mechanical design.
- Experience establishing, qualifying, and maintaining manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production lines; laser welding experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Solid Works and familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and DFM/DFA principles.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and problem-solving skills, with experience working with domestic and international suppliers to improve quality, yield, cost, and production readiness.
- Good office working conditions. Occasionally required to work in a Class 10000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves.
Able to move light equipment and tooling (
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