Coherent Aerospace & Defense, Emerging Products & Technologies Business Unit is seeking an optical engineering technician to contribute to the development of advanced laser systems for defense applications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assembles, repairs, and tests fiber, bulk optic, and opto-mechanical assemblies for lab experiments, prototypes, and customer deliverables.

Performs measurements to characterize optical component and system performance by using test equipment such as power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, beam profilers, arbitrary waveform generators, and RF signal generators.

Performs failure analysis of optical assemblies. Troubleshoots and resolves issues with laser/optical systems and components.

Supports subsystem integration activities by assembling components and/or assemblies.

Writes test procedures and maintains test records.

Communicates test results for component and system-level testing.

Works collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers on technical tasks. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring analysis to understand or judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Normally receives little supervision on daily work or routine situations and receives general instructions on newly introduced assignments.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or Associate’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Experience assembling and splicing optical fiber and fiber-coupled components is required.

Experience assembling, aligning, and cleaning of bulk optics (e.g., mirrors, lenses, polarizers, filters, etc.) is strongly desired.

Experience using optical lab test equipment such as power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, beam profilers, arbitrary waveform generators, and RF signal generators.

Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics is desired.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other productivity tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.) is required.

Experience developing test applications using LabVIEW or other programming languages/tools is a plus.

Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance if one is required to perform the job responsibilities.

Working Conditions

Primarily an engineering technician function with office and engineering lab working conditions. Also includes work in a cleanroom environment which requires wearing cleanroom apparel such as a gown, shoe covers, hairnet, and gloves.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/move test equipment up to 50 lb. Ability to perform fiber splicing, component assembly, and optic alignment tasks which requires use of hand tools.

Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.