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Optical Assembly Technician

II-VI Aerospace & Defense | Coherent855 open roles

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Your applicationOpen nowOptical Assembly TechnicianII-VI Aerospace & Defense | Coherent · Santa Clara, CA, United States

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Job Description

Primary Duties & 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, and continue to adjust alignment optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimal and meet specs.
  • Do optical performance test 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-trained for upstream and downstream operations
  • Load and unload alignment stations
  • Correctly enter numerical data
  • Documentation and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement
  • Maintains a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness

Education & Experience

  • 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

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 to align optical components to optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimum and meet specs.
  • Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques working with the Engineering team
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from the supervisor
  • Ability to solve problems & make correct decisions in short timeframes, oftentimes 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.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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. 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.

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