Optical Assembly Technician

Coherent Corp.•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Clean optical components under microscope Set up optical alignment stations Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring diverse optical parameters, and continue to adjust alignment optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimal and meet specs. Do optical performance test for WSS optical assembly Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components Inspect own work according to quality specifications Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria Perform incoming inspections Cross-trained for upstream and downstream operations Load and unload alignment stations Correctly enter numerical data Documentation and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement Mains a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness 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

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic reading and math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
3+ years of experience in fiber optics related field
Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and test equipment preferred
Demonstrated ability to work in a team based environment
Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently and work with others
Ability to recommend and implement improvements
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good manual dexterity
Ability to visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope
Ability to clean optical components
Ability to manually handle, align and install diverse optical components
Ability to monitor diverse optical parameters and to align optical components to optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimum and meet specs.
Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques working with the Engineering team
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from the supervisor
Ability to solve problems & make correct decisions in short timeframes, oftentimes with minimal supervision
Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
Handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness
Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots.
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

Responsibilities

Clean optical components under microscope
Set up optical alignment stations
Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring diverse optical parameters, and continue to adjust alignment optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimal and meet specs.
Do optical performance test for WSS optical assembly
Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components
Inspect own work according to quality specifications
Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
Perform incoming inspections
Cross-trained for upstream and downstream operations
Load and unload alignment stations
Correctly enter numerical data
Documentation and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement
Maintains a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness