Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, installation, operation, and training of optical-based equipment
• Help design and validate alignment and testing systems for optical components and assemblies based on customer requirements and company manufacturing capabilities
• Support optical measurement and metrology activities, including interferometric testing, dimensional verification, and optical performance evaluation
• Prepared and release engineering drawings and technical documentations to manufacturing teams
• Independently or collaboratively work with other teams to maintain and troubleshoot major issues of NPI-developed equipment, and provide advice or solutions for short- and long-term corrective action
• Support the manufacturing team assigned by NPI manager
• Support internal colloquium sessions and training workshops on optical design principles, optical specifications (e.g., ISO 10110), and drawing interpretation to strengthen technical competence within the manufacturing team
• Review and analyse customer drawings and specifications for optical components and assemblies; evaluate optical and mechanical tolerances to ensure manufacturability, performance, and compliance with applicable standards
• Perform additional duties or special assignments as directed by the Line Manager

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Optoelectronics/Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or other related disciplines
• Master’s degree in above mentioned majors or related majors is strongly preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment involving the design, development, and qualification of test systems for optical systems and solutions
• Alternatively, experience in research institutes or universities working with optical systems, optical assemblies, or automation equipment is acceptable. Candidates with publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings are strongly preferred
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  

Skills

• Solid fundamental knowledge of optics, optical telecommunications, photonics, lasers, or optoelectronics.
• Experience in optical component, assembly, module, or system development is strongly preferred
• Skilled in evaluating optical and mechanical tolerances to ensure manufacturability and performance compliance
• Experience with optical and optomechanical design software, such as Zemax OpticStudio, SolidWorks, or other 3D CAD tools, is preferred
• Proficient in English for technical communication; additional language skills (e.g., Chinese) are a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for training, equipment support, or collaboration as needed

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the teammates in projects requiring the development and design for new products, designs, and platforms
• Independently or collaboratively work with cross-functional teams to release the new products, designs and platforms built by NPI to manufacturing teams
• Create and release mechanical drawings to the PLM system (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc)
• Prepare and release work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP) and other related documents to the manufacturing team once the developed system is released to Production
• To be assigned by the NPI Manager

Working Conditions

• Work with advanced optical technologies and high-precision measurement equipment.
• Perform regular hands-on work with manufacturing and metrology instruments.
• Work may take place in specialized workshops, cleanrooms, and standard office environments.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or collaboration at overseas facilities.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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