Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and transfer of measurement, inspection or testing systems to production, ensuring measurement specifications and NPI project timelines are met
- Collaborate with teammates for developing new designs, platforms, systems
- Upgrade and optimize existing measurement, inspection, automation systems to meet customer and product requirements
- Develop and implement new metrology or testing methods when required
- Prepared and release engineering drawings and technical documentations to manufacturing teams
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or other related fields
- Master's degree or PhD in the above-mentioned disciplines or related fields is strongly preferred.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment, involving the design, development, and qualification of mechanical components and assemblies
- Candidates with publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings are strongly preferred
- Experience in test system design is preferred.
- Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Skills
- Strong fault isolation, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Experience in the method development and improvement of optical-related measurement and test systems
- Experience in designing tools, jigs, and fixtures for optical-related testing systems
- Experience using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks is an advantage)
- Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for mechanical parts
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) for product optimization and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles during product development
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and resolve technical issues effectively
- Proficient in English for technical and business communication; additional language skills (e.g., Chinese) are a plus
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for training, equipment support, or collaboration when required
Responsibilities
- Responsible for 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.
