Equipment Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Calamba; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Calamba, Philippines, seeks a professional experienced in assembly and test processes, particularly in the semiconductor industry. The role involves setting up workstations, developing automation solutions, and collaborating with a team to ensure high-quality production.

Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, a BS in Electronics Engineering, and strong skills in automation and programming. This is a 100% on-site position, emphasizing integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor, electronics, optoelectronics, or fiber‑optic industry.
• Proven track record in electrical/electronic manufacturing.
• Cleanroom experience and knowledge of laser and optical systems required.

Responsibilities

• Set up assembly and test stations in collaboration with engineers.
• Design, select, and test machine upgrades to improve efficiency.
• Author operating instructions and provide maintenance documentation.
• Report on equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
• Develop automation solutions and user-friendly interfaces.
• Train staff on new equipment and processes.

Skills

Knowledge of fiber‑optic and micro‑optics device physics

Hands‑on experience with optical fiber skills

Familiarity with optical testing equipment

Understanding of statistical manufacturing methods

Experience with laboratory photonics testing

Knowledge of industry equipment communication interfaces

Strong industry automation skills

Business acumen

Safety competence

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Electronics Engineering or related fields

Post‑graduate studies

Tools

AutoCAD

C/C++

Visual Basic

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

• Setting‑up assembly and test stations by collaborating with Product and Process Engineers to build user‑friendly workstations that include assembly machines, test equipment, jigs, fixtures, and software interfaces to automate the entire process.
• Design, selection, and buy‑off of machines and equipment, considering product and process requirements; designing, installing, and testing equipment upgrades and modifications to improve uptime, yield, cycle time, and throughput.
• Authoring machine and equipment operating instructions and manuals; providing maintenance documents for all equipment and ensuring maintenance activities are performed on schedule; performing FMEA studies and maintaining out‑of‑control action plans.
• Reporting on equipment uptime, maintenance effectiveness, and maintenance costs versus plan against various functions.
• Developing assembly and test automation solutions, including design, development, simulation, and testing of automated processes; creating graphic user interfaces that are user‑friendly, automate data gathering and analysis, and generate reports.
• Leading training of Engineers, Technicians, and Operators in operation and maintenance of newly introduced equipment and automation processes.
• Supporting new equipment installation and vendor qualification for new parts.

Education & Experience

• BS in Electronics Engineering (Physics, Electrical or related fields). Post‑graduate studies are highly regarded.
• At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor, electronics, optoelectronics, or fiber‑optic industry with proven track record in electrical/electronic manufacturing.
• Strong programming knowledge focused on factory automation (assembly and test processes); familiarity with object‑oriented programming (C/C++, Visual Basic) and SQL queries.
• Cleanroom experience and knowledge of laser and optical systems, power meters, source‑measure units; experience with SPC and process control methodologies.
• Mechanical aptitude with AutoCAD skills considered a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of fiber‑optic and micro‑optics device physics.
• Hands‑on experience with basic optical fiber skills: fusion splicing, cleaving, termination, and testing.
• Familiarity with optical testing equipment: laser sources, tunable lasers, optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, BR meters, OTDR, etc.
• Understanding of statistical manufacturing methods (correlation, hypothesis testing, variance analysis, Six Sigma, SPC). Experience with SAS, JMP, or Minitab is a strong plus.
• Experience with laboratory photonics testing and measurement.
• Knowledge of industry equipment communication interfaces (GPIB, RS232, USB) and ability to program routine interactions; familiarity with PLC, HMI, and microcontroller automation.
• Strong industry automation skills: motion control, vision systems, optical inspection, data management, and analysis.
• Ability to interpret product design specifications and develop robust automated processes that ensure productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Business acumen: managing budgets, leading a team, and negotiating with suppliers.
• Safety competence: interpreting material safety data sheets and establishing proper safety practices.
• Attention to detail, system‑level thinking, and strong written and verbal communication.

Working Conditions

• 100% on‑site laboratory and manufacturing environment.

Culture Commitment

• I – Integrity: Create an environment of trust.
• C – Collaboration: Innovate through sharing ideas.
• A – Accountability: Own the process and the outcome.
• R – Respect: Recognize the value in everyone.
• E – Enthusiasm: Find a sense of purpose in work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.
Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of its human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will contribute to a more harmonious and progressive work environment.