Optical Assembly & Alignment Technician — Precision & Growth

Coherent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an optical assembly technician in the San Francisco area to clean, align and install diverse optical components. You will perform optical tests on WSS assemblies, apply UV-cured glues, and ensure components meet stringent quality specs in a cleanroom environment.

The role emphasizes manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work with engineers to optimize processes. Join a team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in fiber optics related field.
• Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and test equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently and work with others.
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean optical components under microscope.
• Set up optical alignment stations.
• Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring optical parameters and balance.
• Do optical performance test for WSS optical assembly.
• Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components.
• Inspect own work according to quality specifications.
• Produce work that meets workmanship standards and quality criteria.
• Perform incoming inspections.
• Cross-trained for upstream and downstream operations.
• Load and unload alignment stations.
• Correctly enter numerical data.
• Documentation and communication of continuous improvement ideas.
• Maintain a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness.

Skills

Good manual dexterity

Visual inspection with microscope

Clean optical components

Manual handling and alignment

Monitor optical parameters and balance

Feedback for process development

Independent work capability

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving under time pressure

Cross-organizational collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microscope

Adjustment fixtures

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an optical assembly technician in the San Francisco area to clean, align and install diverse optical components. You will perform optical tests on WSS assemblies, apply UV-cured glues, and ensure components meet stringent quality specs in a cleanroom environment.

The role emphasizes manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work with engineers to optimize processes. Join a team committed to quality and continuous improvement.