Industrial Automation Engineer/LabView Developer

Company:  Coherent
Location: Bloomfield
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Industrial Automation Engineer to work within our technical team to bring a transformative laser technology to a critical strategic market. To meet this challenge, Coherent has assembled a cross-functional team charged with bringing together some of our most advanced laser technology with software technology to enable hands-off operation, and integration into larger tools that are themselves highly automated. A successful candidate will be our local expert of instrumentation and automation principles and practices. We are looking for an engineer who is comfortable integrating LabView based control at the instrumentation level while also embracing technologies such as Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) and OPC-UA and C# for larger systems.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Define and implement architectures and interfaces between system elements using supportable, standard methods e.g. service oriented architectures
  • Develop LabView controls for advanced optical subsystems incorporating motion control, optics, detectors etc.
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical staff to capture and review requirements, perform design reviews, present development status at gate reviews.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and other stakeholders to capture software testing and validation approaches, including both new feature testing as well as regression and release testing. Support efforts to document our software related deliverables.
  • Support researching and demonstration of new technologies and tools.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Industrial Automation, Physics, or related fields
  • Experience with source code control tools such as GIT or SVN
  • 5 years of experience with LabVIEW & NI data acquisition hardware
  • Familiarity and experience with laboratory test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, cameras, sensors, function generators etc.
  • Track-record of effective problem-solving
Desired Qualifications
  • LabView Certification (Developer or Architect)
  • 5+ years of experience in software development using .NET/C# or C/C++.
  • 5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation
  • 5+ years of experience in Service Oriented Architectures, particularly OPC-UA
  • Experience with Python or similar high-level programming language.

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.
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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