Optical Assembly Technician

Coherent; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an optical assembler to join our R&D/manufacturing teams in Santa Clara. You will clean and inspect optical components, set up and operate alignment stations, and manually handle diverse components to optimize optical parameters and meet specifications.

The role requires 3+ years in fiber optics, experience with fixtures/hand tools/test equipment, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment while documenting improvements and maintaining quality records.

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.

Responsibilities

• Clean optical components under microscope.
• Set up optical alignment stations.
• Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring diverse optical parameters and balance parameters to meet specs.
• Perform optical performance tests 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-train for upstream and downstream operations.
• Load and unload alignment stations.
• Enter numerical data accurately.
• Documentation and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Maintain records on absenteeism and tardiness.

Skills

Good manual dexterity

Optical inspection with microscope

Align and install optical components

Independent work with minimal guidance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years fiber optics experience

Optical alignment experience

Tools

Fixtures

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean optical components under microscope
• Set up optical alignment stations
• Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring diverse optical parameters, and continue to adjust alignment optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimal and meet specs.
• 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 strict 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 suggestions for continuous improvement
• Maintains a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic reading and math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• 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

Skills

• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope
• Ability to clean optical components
• Ability to manually handle, align and install diverse optical components
• Ability to monitor diverse optical parameters and to align optical components to optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimum and meet specs.
• Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques working with the Engineering team
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from the supervisor
• Ability to solve problems & make correct decisions in short timeframes, oftentimes with minimal supervision
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environmentHandle special assignments with speed and effectiveness

Working Conditions

R&D engineering lab and manufacturing cleanroom

Physical Requirements

Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots.

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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