Join us as an Engineering Technician - Drive Innovation in Advanced Laser Systems for Defense Applications

Are you ready to build cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of defense systems? Coherent Aerospace & Defense – Emerging Products & Technology is searching for a skilled Engineering Technician to join our elite team, working on groundbreaking laser systems for aerospace and defense. Bring your expertise, skill, and drive, and help us deliver exceptional solutions to our customers!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assembly & Fabrication: Perform precise assembly, repair, and testing of electrical, fiber optic, bulk optic, and opto-mechanical assemblies for lab experiments, prototypes, and customer deliverables, following detailed schematics and work instructions. This includes soldering, cable harness fabrication, and fiber optic splicing.  Build Prototype Systems: Build and modify prototypes based on engineering specifications. Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct functional testing of electrical and optical/fiber assemblies using various test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, beam profilers, and signal generators. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with assemblies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Write test procedures and document test results accurately and thoroughly. Assist engineers in performing experiments and collecting measurement data. Support R&D Labs: Assist engineers with setting up experiments and assembling test fixtures. Coordinate receiving of material and maintain inventory of components and supplies. Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.

 

Education & Experience

Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Fiber Optics, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Skills & Other Requirements

Hands-On Skills: Strong soldering skills. Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, beam profilers, and signal generators. Experience with hand tools and basic power tools. Strong attention to detail. Technical Know-How: Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions. Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance, if one is required to perform job responsibilities.

Desired (but not required)

Experience assembling and splicing optical fiber and fiber-coupled components. Experience assembling, aligning, and cleaning of bulk optics (e.g., mirrors, lenses, polarizers, filters, etc.) Experience developing test applications using LabVIEW or other programming languages/tools is a plus.

 

Working Conditions

Primarily an engineering technician function with office and engineering lab working conditions. Also includes work in a cleanroom environment which requires wearing cleanroom apparel such as a gown, shoe covers, hairnet, and gloves.

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/move test equipment up to 50 lb. Ability to perform fiber splicing, component assembly, and optic alignment tasks which requires use of hand tools. Ability to perform circuit board rework, soldering, cable assembly, and component assembly tasks which requires use of hand tools and soldering tools.

 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

 

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. person, 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.

 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.