Automation Engineer

Job Description
Responsibilities

1. Create complex assembly stations that combine precise, repeatable component placement, active alignment, and metrology of laser beam quality.
2. Specify robotic manipulators and end effectors, cameras, sensors, and optics.
3. Develop software applications to assemble and align laser systems.
4. Build prototypes and complete validation testing to meet project milestones.
5. Transfer new assembly stations and processes to manufacturing.
6. Create dedicated stations to test and calibrate lasers and sensing equipment.
7. Develop software applications to calibrate and test laser devices and laser measurement devices.
8. Develop applications to collect and store critical data to a database.
9. Deliver project assignments to schedule in a multi-project environment.

Personal Characteristics

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
3. Strong leadership ability including project management.
4. System-level thinking combined with strong attention to detail.

Background and Education

1. BSME, BSEE or BSCS minimum. MS preferred.
2. 5+ years of assembly system development experience in the following areas:
   • Developing tooling and assembly processes to build products to sub-micron precision.
   • Using vision systems and software applications to actively align laser systems.
   • Deploying cameras and/or sensors to determine laser beam quality metrology.
   • Writing Labview apps to run assembly processes and collect build data.
   • Writing Labview apps to test and calibrate sensing equipment.
   • Writing Labview apps that interface and control metrology equipment.
   • Writing software applications to interface with databases.
3. A working knowledge of laser safety.
4. Experience with python programming language.
5. Experience in project management, including formal training, is a plus.

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.:
I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm - 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.
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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!
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