Automation Engineer

Coherent•Wilsonville, WA

11d

About The Position

This role involves participating in the design of complex assembly stations that combine precise, repeatable component placement, active alignment, and metrology of laser beams. The engineer will develop Labview-based and Python software applications for assembling, aligning, testing, calibrating lasers and laser measurement devices, simulating and programming robot arms for assembly automation, and developing applications to collect and store critical data to a database. The position requires providing regular detailed schedule and cost estimates for project tasks, delivering project tasks on schedule, and working with engineering team members to define and optimize testing requirements. The role also includes participating in technical reviews, developing test plans to validate and assess the quality of applications, and providing support and updates for legacy Labview application software. Close collaboration with engineers to validate and debug designs is essential, as is the ability to work well both as a team member and independently.

Requirements

BSME, BSEE or BSCS minimum. MS preferred.
5+ years of test and assembly system development experience in the following areas:
Developing tooling and assembly processes to build products to sub-micron precision.
Simulating and programming robot arm for assembly automation.
Using vision systems and software applications to actively align laser systems.
Deploying cameras and/or sensors to determine laser beam quality metrology.
Writing Labview apps to run assembly processes and collect data.
Writing Labview and pyhton apps to test with and calibrate sensing equipment.
Writing software applications to interface with databases.
A working knowledge of laser safety.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership ability including project management.
System-level thinking combined with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design of complex assembly stations that combine precise, repeatable component placement, active alignment, and metrology of laser beams.
Develop Labview-based software applications to assemble, align and test laser systems.
Develop Labview-based and python software applications to calibrate and test lasers and laser measurement devices.
Simulate and program robot arms for assembly automation.
Develop applications to collect and store critical data to a database.
Provide regular detailed schedule and cost estimates for project tasks.
Deliver project tasks on schedule.
Work with engineering team members to define and optimize testing requirements.
Participate in technical reviews.
Develop test plans to validate and assess the quality of applications.
Provide support and updates for legacy Labview application software.
Work closely with engineers to validate and debug designs.
Work well as team member and independently.