Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development, installation, operation, and training of optical-based equipment
- Help design and validate alignment and testing systems for optical components and assemblies based on customer requirements and company manufacturing capabilities
- Support optical measurement and metrology activities, including interferometric testing, dimensional verification, and optical performance evaluation
- Prepared and release engineering drawings and technical documentations to manufacturing teams
- Independently or collaboratively work with other teams to maintain and troubleshoot major issues of NPI-developed equipment, and provide advice or solutions for short- and long-term corrective action
- Support the manufacturing team assigned by NPI manager
- Support internal colloquium sessions and training workshops on optical design principles, optical specifications (e.g., ISO 10110), and drawing interpretation to strengthen technical competence within the manufacturing team
- Review and analyse customer drawings and specifications for optical components and assemblies; evaluate optical and mechanical tolerances to ensure manufacturability, performance, and compliance with applicable standards
- Perform additional duties or special assignments as directed by the Line Manager
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Optoelectronics/Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or other related disciplines
- Master's degree in above mentioned majors or related majors is strongly preferred
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment involving the design, development, and qualification of test systems for optical systems and solutions
- Alternatively, experience in research institutes or universities working with optical systems, optical assemblies, or automation equipment is acceptable. Candidates with publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings are strongly preferred
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Skills
- Solid fundamental knowledge of optics, optical telecommunications, photonics, lasers, or optoelectronics.
- Experience in optical component, assembly, module, or system development is strongly preferred
- Skilled in evaluating optical and mechanical tolerances to ensure manufacturability and performance compliance
- Experience with optical and optomechanical design software, such as Zemax OpticStudio, SolidWorks, or other 3D CAD tools, is preferred
- Proficient in English for technical communication; additional language skills (e.g., Chinese) are a plus
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for training, equipment support, or collaboration as needed
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the teammates in projects requiring the development and design for new products, designs, and platforms
- Independently or collaboratively work with cross-functional teams to release the new products, designs and platforms built by NPI to manufacturing teams
- Create and release mechanical drawings to the PLM system (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc)
- Prepare and release work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP) and other related documents to the manufacturing team once the developed system is released to Production
- To be assigned by the NPI Manager
Working Conditions
- Work with advanced optical technologies and high-precision measurement equipment.
- Perform regular hands-on work with manufacturing and metrology instruments.
- Work may take place in specialized workshops, cleanrooms, and standard office environments.
- Occasional travel may be required for training or collaboration at overseas facilities.
About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
