Staff Test Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and interpret product specifications and technical documentation for fiber optic modules.
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test schemes for new and existing products.
• Perform calibration, functional testing, and validation of fiber optic modules and subsystems.
• Analyze test data to assess product performance, identify trends, and flag deviations.
• Document testing procedures, setups, and results with a high level of accuracy and clarity.
• Generate thorough test reports to support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.

Education & Experience

• BS, MS or PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related technical fields.
• Related industrial experience will be a plus. 

Skills & Other Requirements

• Having experience with related test instruments and communication interfaces.
• Ability to use some programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, LabView, etc.)
• Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively. 
• Ability to read, learn and analyze complex test methods, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to teach and train others within work group.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Working Conditions

Good office working conditions.  Sometime, may need to work in a Class 10,000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves.

Physical Requirements

Able to move light equipment and tooling (<25lbs) as needed when setting up manufacturing stations.

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.