Principal NPI Engineer
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
- PhD with 1+ year experience in fiber optics, optical modules, or optical switching systems is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic components and optical systems, including fiber arrays, collimators, optical alignment, and optical coupling.
- Hands-on experience with precision optical assembly and alignment processes.
- Experience with optical testing and characterization tools
- Knowledge of optical packaging, adhesive bonding, UV curing, and environmental sealing.
- Experience supporting NPI builds and transition from development to manufacturing.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced development environment.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Proficient with data analysis and reporting tools
Responsibilities
- Support NPI lifecycle for OCS products, including engineering builds, design verification, qualification, and manufacturing ramp.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and reliability requirements are incorporated into product development.
- Coordinate engineering builds and support prototype assembly, debug, and validation activities.
- Develop and optimize assembly processes with work instructions, and process documentation for manufacturing.
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing during early production ramp.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for process capability, product quality, and production efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
