System Engineer-Laser Products and Subsystems

Coherent Corp. US • Bloomfield, CT

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About The Position

The position involves developing verification and test plans tied to product requirements, risks, and theory of operations. The candidate will construct and troubleshoot new lasers, test systems, and instrumentation, as well as 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 activate their expertise in engineering and/or applied physics to address challenges in laser usability, performance, reliability, and quality. Additionally, the candidate will be expected 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
• PhD preferred, or Masters degree in Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines, with a strong concentration in lasers or optical technology

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated instrumentation, laser measurement, and alignment

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 the systems

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees