NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI) ENGINEER

Coherent • Mount Olive Township, NJ

311d • $71,000 - $101,000

About The Position

We are seeking a NPI Engineer to handle the introduction of crystal components, optical elements and sub-assembly designs. Supports manufacturing engineering of prototype components and assemblies. Interfaces with design engineers at Coherent locations worldwide throughout the qualification process at our Budd Lake NJ Facility.

Requirements

• Bachelors in engineering, physics or material science required
• 3+ years experience in related industry such as photonics, lasers, and nonlinear optics principles and material/light interaction
• Experience with Laser Systems, Optics, Project Management, giving technical presentations
• Good Working Knowledge of manufacturing methods
• Strong communication skills
• Capable of coordinating and executing on multiple projects / tasks
• Experience/Interest in customer care and managing customer requests
• Good understanding of analytical equipment for optical/physical material characterization
• Ability to work independently and to interface with large teams, working across departmental boundaries
• Experience with Solidworks a plus

Responsibilities

• Reviews requests for prototypes with respect to feasibility and manufacturability including evaluation of material choices mainly for nonlinear optical materials, phase matching conditions, process tolerances and test requirements.
• Identifies technical risks based on thorough understanding of intended applications including various types of laser platforms and takes action to mitigate such risks.
• Hands-on, capable of building and testing prototype components and assemblies.
• Works along the manufacturing engineering team on characterization of crystal materials and assembly components.
• Creates documentation for designs as needed including technical drawings.
• Coordinates activities with planning, R D, and manufacturing teams to optimize time from receipt of initial request to release of products to production.
• Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Organizes and leads phase gate reviews and pro-actively manages lifecycle status of parts.
• Maintains reporting systems to identify opportunities for improved time to market; develops and implements processes and methods accordingly.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program
• Comprehensive career development platform
• Stability and longevity in employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree