Staff Optical Engineer

Job Location: 7 Airport Park Road, East Granby, CT 06026

Education: Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related

Job duties: Design technologies specializing in light information and light energy, including laser and fiber optics technology. Develop characterization techniques for optical fibers. Develop process optimization tools with standard operating procedures for engineers and technicians. Manage cross-functional engineering projects related to optical fiber manufacturing, characterization, and troubleshooting. Analyze experimental data, generate summary reports, and communicate results to internal teams & external customers. Characterize key optical performance characteristics to support new product introductions. Participate in new product development programs. Simulate waveguides and other physical processes.

Requirements: 2 years of experience with optics, optical fiber, optical component testing or related. Requires skills and experience to include:

• Experience solving technical problems for customer support and production-related issues using structured techniques (such as A3/8D, etc) that focus on Problem Definition, Containment, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, and Follow-ups.

• Experience analyzing experimental data and generating summary reports.

• Optical Fiber Cleave and Splice Experience which includes the use of microscopy and interferometry techniques to characterize key performance characteristics of new fiber products to support their market introduction.

• Working knowledge of Matlab, LabVIEW, Firmware, Minitab, JMP, and C++.

• Ability to write waveguide and Multi-physics simulations in order to design optical fibers and optical systems that can meet target performance requirements.

Experience with optical systems including the ability to design, build, and characterize optical systems used to test the performance characteristics of optical fibers.

To apply: Send resume by email to Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisiton@coherent.com.

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 talentacquisition@coherent.com.