Optical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead NPI engineering activities and cross-functional project teams to ensure successful new product introduction into manufacturing.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans aligned with overall project objectives and timelines.
• Lead product transfer and derivative design activities from development into manufacturing.
• Define tooling and process requirements and coordinate with contract manufacturers (CM) for new product and process setup.
• Manage and support local cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure on-time product delivery.
• Drive project teams through gate reviews and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and transition of products from NPI to mass production.
• Provide technical support for RMA and product-related issues during and after NPI.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure production output meets quality, delivery, capacity and cost requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to CM engineering teams in resolving production and manufacturing issues.
• Drive product yield, process improvement and manufacturing capability improvement.
• Review and provide technical feedback on manufacturing-related documentation.
• Provide optical engineering expertise and technical support to Product Development, Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams.
• Work with design teams to understand optical product and test requirements and translate them into manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering teams on optical test requirements and test recipe development.
• Provide technical training and troubleshooting support to CM teams for optical products, rework and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical recommendations and justification for product and process requirements during the transition from design to manufacturing.
• Work closely with internal teams, contract manufacturers and customers to resolve technical and product-related issues.
• Lead, coach and mentor engineering teams and promote continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Optics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in optical engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering or a related industry.
• Strong experience in optical products, photonics, fiber optics or optical communications is preferred.
• Experience in NPI, product transfer, manufacturing support and mass production.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers (CM) is highly preferred.
• Experience with EDFA (Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier) / Optical Amplifier products is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of optical engineering principles, optical testing and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience in troubleshooting optical and manufacturing issues and driving root-cause analysis.
• Strong project management and NPI leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence engineering teams.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to work closely with manufacturing partners and support production-related technical issues.
• Candidates with experience in optical communications, optical amplifiers, EDFA, photonics manufacturing or fiber-optic products are strongly encouraged to apply.

Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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. II-VI Thailand (Subsidiary of Coherent Corp) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us 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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