Coherent

Controls Engineer

Coherent$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems & Control Engineering or related field
  • Proven experience in automation, robotics, and control system integration
  • Strong electro-mechanical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Energetic, organized, and able to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot robotic and control system programs
  • Integrate systems following structured software development practices
  • Create electrical control panels and manage implementation plans
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams for repairs and process improvements
  • Plan and execute preventative maintenance
  • Develop operating procedures and training material for teams
  • Coordinate with external builders for design and system integration

Benefits

  • Participation in safety and environmental health programs
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of engineers
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Contribution to ISO quality and environmental standards maintenance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Our optical fiber plant is specialized in high volume manufacturing of glass preforms, optical fibers and optical fiber assemblies. The Controls Engineer will design, install and maintain control systems of our large-scale production equipment including Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) lathes, overcollapse lathes, fiber draw towers and other pieces of equipment used to produce specialty optical fibers and fiber assemblies. This role works with a cross-discipline team of Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineers as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams in order to support all aspects of the optical fiber manufacturing process. The main job responsibilities include:
  • Design, develop, integrate, troubleshoot and debug the robotic, PLC, and vision system programs for manufacturing equipment
  • Deliver controls systems with structured software development practices to ensure safe, fast and efficient systems completion
  • Design electrical control panels, develop implementation plans and coordinate execution
  • Work daily with the manufacturing and equipment teams onsite, support needed repairs, suggest equipment and/or control system improvements to further stabilize manufacturing processes
  • Plan for preventative maintenance
  • Develop operating procedures and training material for Engineering and Production teams
  • Effectively work with external machine builders and system integrators for detailed designs, builds and integrations

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems & Control Engineering or other relevant degree
  • Strong electro-mechanical skills with demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of automation, robotics, and control system integration technologies in manufacturing processes.
  • Strong team player who takes personal ownership for their areas of responsibility
  • Capable of executing project assignments with minimal supervision
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills, with focus on safety
  • Energetic and highly motivated; high level of organization; able to multitask on multiple projects


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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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