Coherent

Senior Engineer, Test Development

Coherent • $100K — $130K *
Sherman, TX 75090In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 9 years' experience in semiconductor, analog, or comparable Test and Measurement environments
  • MS or equivalent degree required, PhD preferred
  • Strong preference for candidates with high volume manufacturing experience
  • Proficient in optics, mechanics, and electronics theory
  • Excellent skills in laboratory settings with high-speed test equipment
  • Basic knowledge of programming or scripting languages
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, self-managed setting.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance the capability and capacity of existing Test Infrastructure in the factory
  • Design and deploy new Test Infrastructure within the factory
  • Create and implement custom Test Infrastructure tailored for R&D
  • Ensure continuous maintenance for both new and existing Test Infrastructure
  • Optimize material flow processes through Test Infrastructure
  • Simultaneously support Test Infrastructure requirements for multiple product teams
  • Conduct and analyze Design of Experiments (DOEs) related to Testing.

Benefits

  • Participation in a comprehensive career development platform
  • Opportunities for stability and growth within a global leader
  • Engagement in an environment that rewards excellence and hard work
  • Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment standards.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Improve existing Test Infrastructure capability and capacity in the factory


  • Develop and deploy new Test Infrastructure in the factory


  • Develop and deploy custom Test Infrastructure for R&D


  • Continuously (24/7) maintain new and existing Test Infrastructure in the factory


  • Setup & improve material flow process through the Test Infrastructure in the factory


  • Support the Test Infrastructure requirements for multiple product teams simultaneously


  • Develop, execute, and analyze DOEs


  • Develop and maintain Test Infrastructure via SPC and other techniques


  • Develop, improve, and maintain Test & Process SOP and OCAP documentation


  • Provide Test Equipment & Process related training to operators/technicians/engineers


  • Frequently analyze and report on Tool health, Process health, and Project status


  • Develop calibration and validation routines for Test Equipment


  • Meet and improve upon Test related KPI goals


  • Ownership and accountability of Test Infrastructure and Performance in the factory


  • Frequently present verbal and written updates and reports to upper management


  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and ensure project and product successes


  • Interfacing and reporting to internal and external customers on project status


Education & Experience

  • Minimum 9 yr. semiconductor, analog, or similar Test and Measurement experience


  • MS or equivalent degree, PhD preferred


  • High volume manufacturing experience strongly preferred


Skills
    • In-depth knowledge of optics, mechanics, and electronics theory


    • Excellent laboratory skills using high speed test equipment such as network analyzers, pattern generators, oscilloscopes, error detectors, micrometers, microscopes, etc.


    • Cursory knowledge of programming or scripting languages


    • Quick learner with abstract and foreign concepts


    • Great self-management & prioritization skills


    • Strong written and verbal communication skills


    • Strong reporting, logging, and documentation skills


    • Strong direct ownership of projects and ability to successfully complete them within cross-functional teams


    • High proficiency with MS Office suite and similar software


    • Experience with popular mathematical, engineering, and statistical software packages


    • Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment


    • Must be a self-starter, able to work in high stress environment


    • Strong interpersonal/teaming skills to able to effectively collaborate with other cross-functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization to achieve business unit and organizational objectives.
    • Demonstrated good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions


    • Demonstrated decision making based on data and statistics


    • Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and continually report on progress

Working Conditions

  • This position will support 24/7 factory operations inside a cleanroom


  • Some days may be spent nearly entirely on the cleanroom floor in cleanroom attire


  • Some days may be spent nearly entirely sitting at cubicle desk


  • Must be a self-starter, able to work in high physical and mental stress environment


  • Must be able to work from incomplete/non-existent documentation and instructions


  • Holiday/nights/weekends work may be necessary depending on project/production deadlines


Physical Requirements

  • Includes working on mechanical systems within a production cleanroom and/or lab


  • Includes working with laptops & desktops within a production cleanroom and/or cubicle


  • Requires bending at the waist and/or knees


  • Requires leaning/reaching into mechanical systems


  • Requires bundling/unbundling cabling on the floor


  • Requires lifting up to 50lb


  • Requires using microscopes and other metrology tools


  • Requires working in full cleanroom attire including laser safety goggles


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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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