Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop verification and test plans tied to product requirements, risks, and theory of operations

• Construct and troubleshoot new lasers, test systems and instrumentation

• Develop electronic and optical testing methodologies, including supporting software.

• Translate market inputs into system and design requirements, manufacturing, and product specifications

• Collaborate with a larger team of optical, electronic, software, reliability, applications, marketing and research professionals to tackle cross-functional challenges

• Activate your expertise in engineering and/or applied physics to tackle challenges in laser usability, performance, reliability and quality.

• Be an expert on the optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal and software interfaces that define our systems

Education & Experience

• PhD preferred, or Masters degree in Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines, with a strong concentration in lasers or optical technology

• Desired experience developing automated laser process, metrology or laser-based industrial process equipment

• Desired direct experience working with lasers, and with CO 2 laser technology in particular

Skills

• Product and technology development experience

• Experience with automated instrumentation, laser measurement and alignment

• Working familiarity with LabView, Python, and scientific simulation or mathematical tools

Working Conditions

• xxxx

• xxxx

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .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. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Coherent is a world leader of lasers and laser-based technology for materials processing, electronics, scientific, life sciences and medical customers. Put your talents to work at Coherent where you can create and innovate enabling technologies that will push the frontiers of science and technology. The CO2 Laser business unit is recruiting an R&D Systems Engineer to drive business-critical development programs in major emerging markets with state-of-the-art laser and robotic technology. The individual assuming this role will ensure that the various subsystems in our automated laser systems work together seamlessly to provide the market and our customers with breakthrough product offering. As a Sr R&D Systems Engineer you will bring new technologies to life. We're looking for technical leaders who can take on difficult unstructured technology challenges that require solid organizational skills and deep technical competence related to lasers and instrumentation.