Coherent

Staff Software Engineering Analyst

Coherent$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields like computer science or physics.
  • Hands-on experience with test & measurement hardware/software maintenance.
  • 2 years managing information systems or equivalent experience.
  • Basic knowledge of scripting/programming languages such as Python or C++.
  • Experience with Power BI and database management.

Responsibilities

  • Support development of full-stack software solutions for laser & optical subsystem products.
  • Maintain hardware infrastructure related to software engineering and manufacturing.
  • Drive improvements in data applications and testing hardware for large-scale manufacturing.
  • Document standard operating procedures for collaborative software development.
  • Assist in software and data projects including ERP tools and tool automation.
  • Develop applications in Power BI.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement with consideration for less experienced candidates.
  • Flexible work environment, primarily office-based with occasional factory tasks.
  • Involvement in diverse projects that bridge software and hardware engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support development of full-stack software solutions, under general guidance, for laser & optical subsystem products.
  • Support the computer hardware infrastructure for the business unit software engineering & manufacturing activities.
  • Continuous improvements of data applications and test & measurement (T&M) hardware to support large-scale manufacturing in a dynamically evolving technological field.
  • Maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enable collaborative software development and independent operations of non-software professionals, such engineers and scientists.
  • Support other software and data projects, such as manufacturing business systems, enterprise resource planning tools, and tool automation.
  • Develop new applications in PowerBI

Education & Experience

  • A bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science, software engineering, physics, materials science, mathematics, or similar fields.
  • Hands-on experience in test & measurement hardware and software maintenance and/or development.
  • 2 years experience in managing information systems.
  • Candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply, who will be considered for a commensurate position.

Skills

  • Basic knowledge of scripting and/or programming languages. For example: Windows Powershell, Bash, Python, Java, C++, C#....
  • Experience with Power BI
  • Experience with database management
  • Best practices in collaborative software development: version control, flowcharts, documentation, and clear code comments.
  • Sound understanding of fundamental information systems technologies.
  • Ability to learn new concepts and skills fast.
  • Technical writing skills, such as maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Knowledge in manufacturing, business processes, and related fields would be a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to align technical goals to business objectives.

Working Conditions

  • Primarily office work on a computer. Occasional light tasks on the factory floor are possible.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sustainably work on a computer full-time.
  • Ability to perform light physical tasks on factory equipment

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
NASDAQ

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