Product Engineer - Project Fremont

COHERENT; Calamba; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd is seeking a hands-on engineer to manage the product lifecycle, support NPI, and drive manufacturing improvements. The role emphasizes collaboration across R&D, process, equipment, and quality teams to ensure robust, manufacturable products that meet customer needs.

The position is onsite in a cleanroom/office setting, with a focus on yield enhancement, cost reduction, and process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics and a demonstrated interest in product lifecycle management.
• Experience with NPI, process improvements, and quality standards is a plus.
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle from development to changes and RMA handling.
• Monitor yield, quality, and manufacturing performance to drive improvements.
• Assist in product qualification, change management, and compliance activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product issues.
• Collaborate with R&D, Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Data analysis & RCA

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Chemical Eng or Material Science or Physics

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for managingthe product lifecycle by supporting product development, new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, sustaining engineering, and product changes throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive product performance by monitoring product yield, quality, and manufacturing performance, and implement improvements to meet business and customer requirements
• Ensure product compliance by supporting product qualification, engineering change management, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Resolve technical issues by leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and customer issues (example: RMA) to ensure stable and efficient production.
• Optimize manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, increase yields, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Physics or its equivalents. Highly motivated recent college graduate is encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Product Knowledge: Strong knowledge of laser devices, product lifecycle management, manufacturing processes, and new product introduction (NPI).
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, DOE, and yield improvement methodologies to resolve product and process issues.
• Product Characterization: Experience in product qualification, performance characterization and failure analysis to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Ability to drive yield enhancement, cost reduction, process optimization, and engineering change implementation using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective in working with R&D, Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver robust, manufacturable, and customer-focused products.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite in a cleanroom or office environment.

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.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

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!

Bachelor's Degree

Full time