Santa Clara Applications Engineer

Coherent

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role focuses on the development of new laser-based applications and solutions for the material processing market. The Applications Engineer will provide technical sales support, assess product applications for customer needs, and deliver technical documentation. Responsibilities include disseminating technical information, assisting sales with application-related problems, applying laser theory to industrial processes, designing and building prototype tooling, and training customers on equipment and applications. Approximately 10-20% travel is expected.

Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of experience for BS degree holders; advanced degrees require no experience but laser or optics knowledge is required.
Experience working with lasers, optics or material processing in a laboratory environment.
Strong technical knowledge of industrial laser products.
Programming knowledge of G-code, and robot language is valuable.
Competency working with image, vector, and CAD files in programs like SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCad, Cagila 2D/3D, and post-processor programs.
Working knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and indexing precision mechanical alignment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills – ability to effectively communicate new ideas or concepts; ability to influence others, without direct authority, to gain support.
Imaginative & open – can come up with and consider new or unique solutions and approaches to problems; open to considering and trying other’s new or unique ideas or solutions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others to exchange information.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.
Use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience interacting directly with customers in the sales/pre-sale stage is desirable.

Responsibilities

Development of new laser-based applications and related solutions for the material processing market.
Providing technical sales support in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs.
Delivering technical report documentation of lab and product management related activities.
Providing follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications.
Assisting sales on pre-sale or post-sale application related problems, in the applications laboratory, or on site.
Applying laser theory/operation and industrial applications of welding, fusion cutting, surface modification, and other material processing processes.
Designing and building prototype tooling for the lab and communicating relevant build specifications to the design team.
Training customers on use of equipment and applications in the lab or on site.