Senior Principal Process Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of optical components, free space optics, fiber optic devices and fiber collimator coupling.
• Source and select optical components.
• Build prototypes based on optical designs.
• Characterize fiber optic devices and troubleshoot.
• Generate build and test reports.
• Develop SOPs (Standard Operation Procedures).
• Participate in product qualification/reliability activities.
• Transfer the new product to manufacture and support production.

Education & Experience

• BS or MS in engineering or related technical fields.
• 7-15 years of related experience.

Skills

• Good understanding of basic optical components and fiberoptic devices.
• Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
• Ability to read, learn and analyze complex materials and processes, 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.
• Ability to search, locate and work proactively with external suppliers in the areas of his/her expertise to engage other capabilities into the project tasks involved in.
• Effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to teach and train others within work group.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email, internet and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.
• Fiber optic experience is a plus.
• Familiar with UV epoxies is a plus.
• Fiber Optical module package is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Good office working conditions and Class 10000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves.

Physical Requirements

• Able to move light equipment and tooling (

Safety Requirements

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

Culture Commitment

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE): 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

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.