System Engineer-Laser Products and Subsystems

Coherent • Bloomfield, CT

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About The Position

The position involves developing verification and test plans that are aligned with product requirements, risks, and the theory of operations. The candidate will be responsible for constructing and troubleshooting new lasers, test systems, and instrumentation. Additionally, they will develop electronic and optical testing methodologies, including supporting software. The role requires translating market inputs into system and design requirements, manufacturing, and product specifications. Collaboration with a larger team of optical, electronic, software, reliability, applications, marketing, and research professionals is essential to tackle cross-functional challenges. The candidate will leverage their expertise in engineering and/or applied physics to address challenges related to laser usability, performance, reliability, and quality. They will also need to be an expert on the optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software interfaces that define the systems.

Requirements

• Product and technology development experience
• Direct experience working with lasers, especially with CO2 lasers
• Preferred: Experience with automated instrumentation, laser measurement and alignment
• PhD preferred, or Masters degree in Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines, with a strong concentration in lasers or optical technology

Nice To Haves

• Working familiarity with LabView, Python, and scientific simulation or mathematical tools
• Hands-on experimental work and machine construction
• Comfort with complex systems

Responsibilities

• Develop verification and test plans tied to product requirements, risks, and theory of operations
• Construct and troubleshoot new lasers, test systems and instrumentation
• Develop electronic and optical testing methodologies, including supporting software
• Translate market inputs into system and design requirements, manufacturing, and product specifications
• Collaborate with a larger team of optical, electronic, software, reliability, applications, marketing and research professionals to tackle cross-functional challenges
• Activate expertise in engineering and/or applied physics to tackle challenges in laser usability, performance, reliability and quality
• Be an expert on the optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal and software interfaces that define our systems

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees