Test Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and interpret product specifications test requirements and technical documentation for fiber optic modules subsystems and chassis-level systems.
• Design develop and implement comprehensive test methods and procedures for new and existing products.
• Perform calibration functional testing validation troubleshooting and failure analysis of fiber optic modules and systems.
• Analyze test data to assess product performance identify trends investigate deviations and support corrective actions.
• Document test procedures setups configurations and results with a high level of accuracy and clarity.
• Generate thorough test reports to support engineering manufacturing quality assurance and customer requirements.
• Interface with optical electrical and automated test instruments; develop and maintain reliable instrument-control and data-acquisition setups.
• Configure load verify and handle chassis-level software in production in accordance with approved work instructions and release procedures.
• Handle firmware and software securely including access control version verification approved release usage traceability and protection of production software and test data.
• Support production ramp train manufacturing personnel on test procedures and help improve test efficiency repeatability and yield.

Education & Experience

• BS or MS in optics physics electrical engineering mechanical engineering computer engineering or a related technical field.

• Experience in optics photonics fiber optics or related optical test applications is desired. Related industrial experience in product or manufacturing test is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with optical electrical and general-purpose test instruments including instrument interfacing and communication interfaces such as Ethernet USB GPIB serial or similar protocols.

• Experience developing or maintaining automated test software and data-acquisition systems. LabVIEW experience is a plus; experience with Python Visual Basic or similar languages is also valuable.

• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.

• Ability to read learn and analyze complex test methods; research solutions; and develop practical resourceful approaches to technical problems.

• Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining careful attention to detail.

• Ability to teach and train others within the work group.

• Excellent interpersonal communication technical writing and presentation skills.

Working Conditions

• Good office working conditions. At times this position may require work in a Class 10000 cleanroom environment while wearing a smock mask and gloves.

Physical Requirements

• Able to move light equipment and tooling (<25lbs) as needed when setting up manufacturing stations.

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.