Optical Engineering Supervisor

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Base pay range: $70,750.00/yr - $/yr

• Supervision of technician group to support new product development
• Assist designer prototyping new product, test alignment GUI, test software
• Assist engineer optimize integration procedures and training operators
• Evaluate related technician’s performances
• Help allocate resources in project, monitor project completion status
• 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, and adjust alignment to meet specs.
• Optical performance test for OCS
• 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‑trained for upstream and downstream operations
• Load and unload alignment stations
• Correctly enter numerical data
• Documentation and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement
• Maintain good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic reading and math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• 3+ years of experience in 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
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently and work with others
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Good interpersonal and communication 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 optical components to optimize parameters until specs are met
• Ability to provide feedback in development of new processes, tools and techniques working with Engineering team
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from supervisor
• Ability to solve problems & make correct decisions in short time frames, often with minimal supervision
• Ability to excel in cross‑organizational, cross‑cultural, global team environment
• Handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness

• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment necessary
• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate business needs

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

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

May be responsible for execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards within Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Ensure adherence to company values (ICARE):
Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm.

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.

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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, offering innovative products for diversified applications. It provides a comprehensive career development platform with competitive compensation.