Job Description

Coherent is a global leader in photonics, developing advanced laser, optical and materials technologies that enable semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications and precision industrial applications worldwide.

Laser Systems Engineer

What you will be doing...

• Assembly and test of production products, including optic/laser alignment, fault diagnosis; result monitoring and analysis.
• Final optical assembly of advanced laser products.
• Optical alignment and test of advanced laser products.
• Laser set up using sophisticated optical techniques.
• Laser calibration using electronic control.
• Improve laser build documentation.

About You

• Degree or equivalent in a laser science or related subject or equivalent knowledge gained through working in laser production environment.
• Experience of aligning and testing opto-electronic/laser equipment.
• Strong innovation, analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge and experience of quality control/process improvement methods.
• Excellent communication skills, in particular verbal skills to keep team up to date with progress.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to work to deadlines.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Demonstrated problem solving and work prioritisation skills.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end-users, management, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organisational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.

What We Offer

Our benefits vary by country and role. Depending on your location, your package may include:

• Competitive base salary and annual incentive eligibility
• Employer-supported pension or retirement provision
• Health, wellbeing and employee-assistance programmes
• Life and income-protection benefits
• Flexible-working arrangements, where compatible with the role
• Learning and professional-development opportunities
• Employee recognition and share programmes

Our ICARE Values

How we work is just as important as what we achieve. Everyone at Coherent is expected to demonstrate our ICARE values:

🤝 Integrity – Create an environment of trust

✨ Collaboration – Innovate through the sharing of ideas

🎯 Accountability – Own the process and the outcome

🌍 Respect – Recognise the value in everyone

🚀 Enthusiasm – Find a sense of purpose in work

Application and Selection

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

If you require an adjustment or accessibility accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact john.cairney@coherent.com. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join us and help shape the technologies that connect, inform and transform our world.

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.