MTS, Mechanical Engineering

Coherent Corp.•Santa Clara, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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!

Requirements

MS or Ph. D in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-mechanical instrumentation, precision instrumentation, Mechanics or automation. Advanced education qualifications would be a plus. Candidates with suitable hands-on experience with a BS degree will be considered in exceptional circumstances.
10 years’ experience in opto-mechanical/mechanical design, simulation, testing, and inspection of optical imaging systems, laser, illumination or other optical systems.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical design and simulations for fiber optics, laser, life science, LiDAR, machine vision and other related industries.
Experienced in working with customers and engineering team to effectively and successfully bring optical products through product life cycle from prototyping to volume production.
Strong foundation in infinite analysis, tolerance analysis, mechanics, materials, physics, math, theoretical modeling, and thermal simulations.
Proficient in using mechanical design tools – e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProE to do mechanical system design, optimization, system analysis, tolerance analysis, thermal analysis and assembly as well.
Hands-on experiences in mechanical design for industries within semiconductor, fiber optics, machine vision, and laser. Experience of Co-package mechanical design and architecture is preferable.
Knowledgeable and experienced with precision mechanical components and manufacturing, materials for fiber optical modules and assemblies.
Knowledgeable and experienced with precision molding and manufacturing, materials for precision modules and assemblies.
Able to utilize various equipment and to develop test plans for mechanical and optical components, assemblies and systems for engineering and production.
Demonstrate ability to DfX, DfM and to solve complex issues in mechanical design and opto-mechanical product development.
Be flexible and work efficiently in a multi-site, cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
Leadership and the ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisor on specific tasks
The ability to work and deliver on aggressive schedules.
Able to develop long-term plans, programs and goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedbacks.
Able to learn, share, work with, and interpret software and test equipment based on requirements.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evaluation methods through product development.
Good independent planning skills to successfully complete multiple and cross-functional projects.
Creative, analytical and structured problem solving capabilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Capability to team work and collaborate among different functions.
Capable in technical communication and being able to express effectively to manufacturing personnel.
Ability to work in cross-organization, cross-culture, and global team environment.
Ability to travel domestic and international.
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.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
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

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience of working in a fast paced optical or Si-photonics manufacturing environment, especially dealing with multiple projects of optical and opto-mechanical assemblies.
Ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese is preferable.
Preferred U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residence due to possible sensitive IP discussion with U.S. customers.

Responsibilities

Conduct all activities in a manner consistent with Coherent’ s corporate values and Code of Conduct.
Provide professional technical support to internal department, sales and marketing teams worldwide, and customers as needed.
Introduce and help develop efficient and improved methods for optical system assembly and inspection as needed.
Involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical, electrical, mechanical, software and system integration engineering functions.
Ensure meeting project schedule and timelines and milestones, and the completion of complex cross-disciplinary activities within project team.
Conduct and well manage design documents, ECR/ECO, design change implementation in new product release process.
Communicates project status and progresses to management as appropriate, including recommendations on resources, process development, and product improvement and management.
Individual contributor on the project team in addition to project management responsibilities.
Keep abreast of customer needs and new competitive products, assesses the related impact on company projects/products development plans.
Identify, select, and implement new development, component, manufacturing and/or testing technologies.
Maintain technical relationships with key suppliers, as needed.
Close communication with the client side is crucial for this role, which requires a highly professional candidate with extensive experience.
In addition, part of the job responsibilities will involve collaborating with the Vietnam team and supporting their production operations in the future