Coherent

Senior Test Engineer

Coherent$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS or PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related technical fields.
  • Related industrial experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with test instruments and communication interfaces.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Visual Basic, or LabView.
  • Strong problem-solving and innovative solution development skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret product specifications and technical documents for fiber optic modules.
  • Design and implement test schemes for products.
  • Perform calibration and validation of fiber optic modules.
  • Analyze test data to assess performance and identify trends.
  • Document testing procedures and results accurately.
  • Generate detailed test reports for various teams.

Benefits

  • Good office working conditions with occasional clean-room work.
  • Opportunity to train and lead others within the team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Review and interpret product specifications and technical documentation for fiber optic modules.
  • Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test schemes for new and existing products.
  • Perform calibration, functional testing, and validation of fiber optic modules and subsystems.
  • Analyze test data to assess product performance, identify trends, and flag deviations.
  • Document testing procedures, setups, and results with a high level of accuracy and clarity.
  • Generate thorough test reports to support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.


Education & Experience
  • BS, MS or PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related technical fields.
  • Related industrial experience will be a plus.

Skills & Other Requirements
  • Having experience with related test instruments and communication interfaces.
  • Ability to use some programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, LabView, etc.)
  • Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
  • Ability to read, learn and analyze complex test methods, 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.
  • Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects.
  • Ability to teach and train others within work group.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.


Working Conditions

Good office working conditions. Sometime, may need to work in a Class 10,000 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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