Coherent

Manufacturing Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Solid experience in a lab environment, particularly in electronics manufacturing.
  • Proficiency with testing equipment for PCBAs and electronic circuits.
  • Expertise in PADS Viewer and electronic schematics troubleshooting.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to laboratory operations with Hardware and Test Development Engineers for smooth workflow.
  • Independently conduct testing of in-house PCBAs and calibrate equipment.
  • Maintain accurate calibration and functionality of testing instruments.
  • Manage and coordinate the inventory and shipping of boards to global locations.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and rework PCBA issues using schematics and debugging tools.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation of testing processes and results.
  • Contribute to testing procedure development and continuous improvements.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to accommodate global collaboration.
  • Safety training and adherence to environmental health standards.
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives in testing and processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview:

We are in search of a motivated and skilled Intermediate Engineer to join our Manufacturing Services team. The Intermediate Manufacturing engineer plays a pivotal role in enhancing our hardware infrastructure platform, ensuring exceptional quality and efficiency throughout our testing processes. This position involves close collaboration with global teams and emphasizes a strong proficiency in electronic schematics and PCB design review tools.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Laboratory Operations: Contribute significantly to laboratory operations, working closely with Hardware Design Engineers and Test Development Engineers to ensure an efficient workflow.
  • Testing and Validation: Independently conduct detailed testing of all in-house Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), including complex tester assembly and calibration of equipment and instruments.
  • Equipment Calibration: Take responsibility for the accurate calibration and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments, ensuring reliability in testing processes.
  • Inventory Management and Shipping: Manage inventory of boards, including detailed logging, tracking, and organization. Coordinate the preparation and shipping of boards to global sites, working with teams in Ipoh, Malaysia; SHG, Wuxi in China; and HYD, India.
  • Debugging and Reworking: Utilize schematics and PADS Viewer to identify and troubleshoot issues with boards, performing debugging and reworking tasks to meet specifications and quality standards.
  • Schematic Reading and Debugging: Expertly read, follow, and debug using electronic schematics, enhancing the testing and development process.
  • Documentation and Improvement: Maintain comprehensive records of testing procedures, results, and equipment calibration. Contribute to the development of testing procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience
  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor's degree is advantageous.
  • Experience: Solid experience in a lab environment, specifically within the electronics manufacturing industry, with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and problem-solving using schematics and PCB design review tools like PADS Viewer.

Skills
  • Proficiency in the use of testing equipment and tools for PCBAs.
  • Deep understanding of electronic circuits.
  • Experience with PADS Viewer and the ability to read, follow, and debug using schematics.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with engineers and other team members.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Working Conditions
  • The role may require flexible working hours and the ability to engage with global teams across different time zones.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift heavy items as per standard role requirements, aiding in the movement of equipment and inventory.
  • Capability to stand for the duration of shifts when necessary, accommodating manufacturing and testing processes.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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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