We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer who will demonstrate expertise in the design, analysis and integration planning during the development of precision, opto-mechanical subsystems such as gimbaled telescopes, positioning mechanisms and integrated sensors, deployed in spaceborne, airborne, terrestrial, and seaborne environments. Duties include CAD modeling, structural, thermal and dynamic analyses, performance characterization and requirements tracking, and preparing engineering documentation. You will be expected to coordinate across disciplines to ensure all functional and performance requirements are satisfied. You will also support tooling and work instruction development for the assembly, integration, and test of the deliverable hardware. Additionally, may be asked to support proposal preparation and cost estimating for new projects and will be expected to work with program and functional leadership to direct the design efforts of a mechanical design team.Use expert level knowledge to execute on major programs and lead teams; coordinates design engineering activities on assigned projects; works independently to achieve goals and objectives; recognized as a local expert in Mechanical Engineering or Opto-Mechanical Engineering discipline Responsible for product design and process development activities on assigned projects; ensures product designs and processes meet customer specifications and technical requirementsMaintain or oversees the maintenance of the system level CAD model, responsible for the system layout, component and assembly modeling, as well as detailing.Perform analyses necessary to certify functional and performance requirements are satisfied – includes FEA for structural integrity verification, dynamic loads characterization, shock evaluation, and thermal analyses, as well as STOP analyses using SigfitSupport program management with technical advice and direction on assigned programs; adheres to program financial goals and provides financial estimates and status updates to program managementSupport advanced technology development by offering insights and informed suggestions for new concepts and research and development activitiesSupport Manufacturing/Operations in implementing DFM/DFMA principles to ensure products meet cost and schedule requirementsParticipates in configuration control (CCD), change control (ECO, NOR, RCN), and MRB activities to support assigned programs

Education & Experience

Minimum nine years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree or related discipline.Minimum of seven years of experience with a Master’s degree or four years with a Ph.D. in a relevant field.

Skills

Requires an understanding of optomechanical and/or precision mechanism design principals; the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to the design process is essentialExperience with the design of optical systems from concept to production; familiar with the design of optics, optics mounting strategies, GD&T, manufacturability, and cost estimatingProficiency using 3D CAD software; SOLIDWORKS experience preferredKnowledge of thermal, vibrational, and shock analysis methods with application toward optical systems; Experience with analysis software: Femap/NX Nastran, Simcenter 3D, Mathcad, Matlab, and/or Star CCM+ preferred; Experience with Sigmadyne’s Sigfit is also a plus.Experience with precision mechanism design, analysis, assembly and/or testing methods (i.e. motor and bearing sizing, encoder selection, lubrication, flexure design, etc.)Experience with design and analysis of subsystems utilizing materials such as ceramics, specialty metals (Invar), carbon fiber composites, and optical coatingsKnowledge of systems engineering tools and methods: error budgeting, FMEA, TPM tracking, etc.Experience integrating, aligning and testing of optical systems is a plusExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working on a team; strong organizational skills and attention to details requiredSolid understanding of design for assembly and integration in complex opto-mechanical devices including alignment planning and tolerance stack analysisExperience with optical testing or dynamic testing and data reduction considered a plus

Working Conditions

Job operates in a professional office environmentRoutinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machinesWork in a cubicle office

Physical Requirements

Walk. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other employees accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.Use hands/fingers to type/handle.  Operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.Sedentary Work. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance

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.

Culture Commitment

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

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – 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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."