Photonics Manufacturing-Sustaining Engineer

Photonics Manufacturing-Sustaining Engineer

Wilsonville, OR, United States (On-site)

This position is a manufacturing engineering sustaining role responsible for Coherent Laser Light Engine products. The high-level goals for this position are direct engineering support of a manufacturing line to implement cost reduction and yield improvement measures whilst maintaining high quality levels and product output to meet demand in a continual improvement environment.

• Demonstrated hands-on technical ability and manufacturing engineering support ownership for a high-tech photonic manufacturing line that includes process and fixture development for builds with exacting diode laser beam shaping and control for free space and fiber coupled output.
• Proven record of successfully using robust data analysis in a high-tech manufacturing environment to drive down costs and improve FPY while upholding or improving product quality and performance.
• Experienced in applying problem solving techniques to ascertain root causes of issues and implementing robust formal corrective action plans with 8D format report outs.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions to support equipment operation and processes and provide training for production staff.
• Comfortable having collaborative discussions on technical issues across a range of audiences such as manufacturing staff, manufacturing engineers, R&D engineers, senior management, vendors, customers and overseas manufacturing facilities.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 6sigma, structured problem solving, Toyota PS, SPC and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with documentation control, BoMs, NCRs, PMs, FAIs, capacity planning & capex procurement, instrument calibration, regulatory issues (e.g., RoHS, REACH).

• MUST HAVE:
  Minimum 5 years experience in high-tech photonic manufacturing environment.

• Automation for the builds of precision optical alignment systems.
• MRP planning systems and Bill of Material structures. Oracle ability preferred.
• QMS ISO-9001.
• Statistical analysis software, i.e., Minitab or JMP.
• 3D Printing.
• LSO (Laser Safety Officer), current or expired certification.

• Onsite, Monday-Friday

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

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

• 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.