Test Technician

Coherent Corp.•Wilsonville, OR

20d•$30 - $41

About The Position

The Laser & Photonics Test Technician sets up, calibrates, tests, aligns, and troubleshoots laser modules, electronic circuits, optical components, and mechanical assemblies. The role supports sub-assembly and final system testing to help ensure products meet performance, quality, and safety standards, and works extensively with free-space optical components and advanced electronic and laser laboratory equipment. The technician may rework assemblies or systems based on test results, prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions, operate computer systems for product testing and report writing, and contribute to Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives as well as inventory control and work order management. The position is performed at a manufacturing and/or cleanroom workstation on a day shift with a flexible start schedule. Physical requirements include standing and/or sitting at a workstation and regularly lifting 5–10 pounds. Required PPE includes an ESD smock, ESD foot-grounding straps, and safety glasses. Employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Depending on location, the role may also be responsible for executing and maintaining applicable ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, or other standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. The employee is expected to adhere to the company’s ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.

Requirements

Use of lasers, monochromators, optics, DMM/DVMs, arbitrary waveform generators, power supplies, oscilloscopes, LabView software, current sources, laser beam analyzers, optical power meters, and other proprietary tools for testing and calibration.
Ability to stand and/or sit at a workstation.
Ability to regularly lift 5–10 pounds.
Use required PPE, including an ESD smock, ESD foot-grounding straps, and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot laser modules, electronic circuits, and mechanical assemblies.
Test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems using free-space optical components.
Perform rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing, as needed.
Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
Operate computer systems for product testing and report writing.
Use laboratory equipment and proprietary tools to perform tests and calibrations.
Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Contribute to inventory control and work order management.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management standards.
Adhere to the company’s ICARE values.