Optical Assembly Technician

Responsibilities

• Clean optical components under microscope
• Set up optical alignment stations
• Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring diverse optical parameters
• Adjust alignment to optimize and balance all optical parameters until they meet specifications
• Perform optical performance tests for WSS optical assembly
• Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components
• Inspect own work according to quality specifications
• Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
• Perform incoming inspections
• Cross-train for upstream and downstream operations
• Load and unload alignment stations
• Correctly enter numerical data
• Document and communicate suggestions for continuous improvement
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality records

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic reading and math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• 3+ years of experience in a fiber optics-related field
• Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools, and test equipment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to achieve results independently and work with others
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• 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
• Ability to monitor diverse optical parameters and align components to optimize performance
• Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools, and techniques
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Ability to solve problems and make correct decisions in short timeframes with minimal supervision
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment
• Handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness

Working Conditions

R&D engineering lab and manufacturing cleanroom.

Physical Requirements

• Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard work through a competitive compensation program.