Optical Manufacturing Engineer

Coherent • Sunnyvale, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Execute and maintain manufacturing processes in accordance with established SOPs to ensure consistent testing, integration, and shipment of OCS systems. Support daily production activities, including station setup, calibration, functional testing, and process verification. Review and interpret product specifications and technical documentation for fiber optic modules and related assemblies. Identify process deviations, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain yield, quality, and throughput. Analyze test data to assess product performance, identify trends, and escalate abnormalities when necessary. Document test procedures, station setups, and results with a high level of accuracy and clarity. Generate detailed test and production reports to support engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and robustness. Train and mentor operators on manufacturing processes, testing procedures, and best practices as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues efficiently.
• Experience working with optical test instruments and related communication interfaces.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and execute tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and process discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to teach, guide, and support team members within the work group.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fiber optics, photonics, or optical module manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain manufacturing processes in accordance with established SOPs
• Support daily production activities, including station setup, calibration, functional testing, and process verification
• Review and interpret product specifications and technical documentation
• Identify process deviations, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions
• Analyze test data to assess product performance
• Document test procedures, station setups, and results
• Generate detailed test and production reports
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams
• Train and mentor operators on manufacturing processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees