Coherent

Senior Principal Process Engineer

Coherent$130K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in engineering or related technical fields
  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • Good understanding of basic optical components and fiberoptic devices
  • Ability to work independently and manage projects
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Source and select optical components
  • Build prototypes based on optical designs
  • Characterize fiberoptic devices
  • Generate build and test reports
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Participate in qualification activities
  • Support production processes

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive career development platform
  • Stability and longevity in the workplace
  • Opportunities for growth within the company
  • Environment focused on innovation and collaboration
  • Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Have a good understanding of optical components, free space optics, fiber optic devices and fiber collimator coupling.
  • Source and select optical components.
  • Build prototypes based on optical designs.
  • Characterize fiber optic devices and trouble shooting .
  • Generate build and test reports.
  • Develop SOPs (Standard Operation Procedure).
  • Participate in product qualification/reliability activities.
  • Transfer the new product to manufacture and Support production.

Education & Experience

BS or MS in engineering or related technical fields.

7-15 years of related experience.

Skills
  • Have good understanding of basic optical components and fiberoptic devices.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
  • Ability to read, learn and analyze complex materials and processes, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
  • Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
  • Ability to search, locate and work proactively with external suppliers in the areas of his/her expertise to engage other capabilities into the project tasks involved in.
  • Effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
  • Ability to teach and train others within work group.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email, internet and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.
  • Fiber optic experience is a plus.
  • Familiar with UV epoxies is a plus
  • Fiber Optical module package is a plus

Working Conditions
  • Good office working conditions and Class 10000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves.

Physical Requirements
  • Able to move light equipment and tooling (

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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