Precision Optical Alignment Specialist

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

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.