Optical Assembly Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for R&D/Engineering project support and participate in optical manufacturing assembly

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 yr. experience optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and test equipment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope 
• Ability to clean optical components
• Ability to manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures. Ability to monitor diverse optical parameters and to align optical components to optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimum and meet specs.
• Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques working with the engineering team
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from the supervisor 
• Ability to solve problems & make correct decisions in short timeframes, oftentimes with minimal supervision
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Strong hands-on skill.
• Can read and follow written and verbal work instructions and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."