Senior Automation Engineer - Production Equipment

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team in Traverse City, Michigan. The successful candidate will lead the maintenance and design of automation equipment for high-power, high volume semiconductor laser diode manufacturing.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Design new as well as improve and sustain existing automation equipment for high power laser diode packaging and testing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer new equipment into manufacturing.

• Be the key engineer responsible for assembly stations and process transfer from Santa Clara to Traverse City.

• Support equipment technicians in troubleshooting difficult equipment failures.

• Minimize down time on production equipment by planning proper preventative maintenance and calibration service schedules.

• Lead the conceptual development of automation equipment, define equipment requirements and specifications, and involve third party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process as required. Participate in supplier and equipment buyoffs.

• Drive manufacturing tooling, fixtures, machine design and development for manual and automated assembly and optics/fiber alignment, as well as testing of laser diodes.

• Drive automated machine qualification including capability, calibration, and Gage R&R.

• Work closely with manufacturing groups to debug and optimize equipment and automated processes to improve efficiency, cycle time, quality, and production yields.

• Collect and evaluate equipment data using SPC to ensure equipment baselines and operations remain in control and quality maintenance standards are met.

• Maintain equipment documentation, BOM, training programs, and lead the training.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics, 5+ years of experience in process assembly, test and automation equipment required or

• Master's Degree in Engineering, 3+ years of experience in precision assembly, test and automation equipment.

• Hands on working experience with optical fibers, lasers, optics and precision opto-mechanical systems and tools.

• Experience in semiconductor laser diodes packaging and testing, optics and fiber coupling, would be a big plus.

• Experience with SQL and Minitab is a plus.

Skills

• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet project deadlines.

• Strong project management with excellent problem solving and communication skills.

• Able to multitask between several projects and handle a lot of detail.

• Proficient in LabVIEW or Python, Java, C, C++, C#, VB, PLC Programming.

• Knowledge of statistics, SPC, DOE, DFM, FMEA, Six Sigma, and equipment design.

• Knowledge in a wide variety of technological functions in various aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering, experience with SolidWorks.

• Knowledge of robotics, linear stages, motors, pneumatics, motion controllers, vision, PLC and PC based control systems.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a cleanroom manufacturing setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for an 8-hour shift.

• Ability to wear cleanroom garments for an 8-hour shift.

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. person, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."