Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the optical design & development, installation, 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
• Develop and implement new metrology or testing methods when required
• Prepared and release engineering drawings and technical documentations to manufacturing teams
• 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
• Transfer fundamental knowledge and practical understanding of new optical equipment, measurement setups, and procedures to manufacturing and quality teams
• Support training on optical design principles, optical specifications (e.g., ISO 10110), and drawing interpretation to strengthen technical competence within the manufacturing team
• 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 or PhD in the above-mentioned fields or related disciplines is strongly preferred.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment involving the design, development, and qualification of test systems for optical systems and solutions.
• Experience in manufacturing environments related to optics, optical telecommunications, photonics, lasers, or optoelectronics. Experience in optical component, assembly, module, or system development is strongly preferred.
• Experience in test system design is preferred.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills for addressing equipment issues, measurement errors, and process-related problems
• Proficient in analysing and interpreting measurement data to support accurate optical performance evaluation
• 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
• Proficient in English for technical and business communication; additional language skills (e.g., Chinese) are a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for training, equipment support, or collaboration when required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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 Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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