Optical Assembly Technician

Coherent Corp.•Santa Clara, CA

10d•$25 - $34

About The Position

The Optical Assembly Technician works in an R&D engineering lab and manufacturing cleanroom, assembling and testing optical components. The role involves cleaning and inspecting components under a microscope, setting up and loading alignment stations, aligning components using fixtures, monitoring optical parameters, and adjusting assemblies until they meet specifications. The technician also applies and cures UV glue, conducts incoming and in-process inspections, records data, and contributes suggestions for continuous improvement. The role requires adherence to site EHS procedures, applicable quality and environmental standards, and Coherent’s ICARE values.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a fiber optics-related field.
Basic reading and math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to visually inspect optical components for cleanliness and defects using a microscope.
Ability to clean optical components and manually handle, align, and install diverse optical components.
Ability to monitor optical parameters and align components to optimize and balance parameters until they meet specifications.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment and achieve results independently as well as with others.
Ability to recommend and implement improvements.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from a supervisor.
Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions quickly, often with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment.
Ability to handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness.
Ability to wear plastic or latex gloves or finger cots.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools, and test equipment preferred.
Ability to provide feedback to the Engineering team on the development of new processes, tools, and techniques.

Responsibilities

Clean optical components under a microscope.
Set up, load, and unload optical alignment stations.
Manually handle, align, and install optical components using adjustment fixtures; monitor and adjust optical parameters until they are optimized and meet specifications.
Perform optical performance tests for WSS optical assemblies.
Apply and cure UV glues to secure optical components.
Inspect own work according to quality specifications and meet workmanship standards and strict quality criteria.
Perform incoming inspections.
Cross-train for upstream and downstream operations.
Enter numerical data correctly.
Document and communicate suggestions for continuous improvement.
Maintain a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, or other standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Adhere to the company’s ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.