Robotic Fiber Optics Test & Automation Technician

Coherent Corp.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an on-site manufacturing technician to operate robotic and automated testing systems for fiber optic components in a temperature-controlled environment.

You will load, monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment, ensuring test results meet strict specifications and quality standards. The role emphasizes data accuracy, compliance with ISO-related standards, and collaboration with EHS procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with networked PC-based computer systems.
• Familiarity with MES and PLC-controlled machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic and automated equipment to test, inspect, and sort fiber optic components.
• Load/unload components into automated testing systems.
• Monitor equipment performance; respond to alarms and errors.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of robotic, automated, optical, and test equipment.
• Verify test results; ensure components are sorted per specifications.
• Record and maintain production and test data; follow procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

Fiber optics

Optical testing

Robotics

Automation

Precision manufacturing

Equipment troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Automated sorting

Data collection

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with networked PC-based computer systems

Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

PLC-controlled machinery

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an on-site manufacturing technician to operate robotic and automated testing systems for fiber optic components in a temperature-controlled environment.

You will load, monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment, ensuring test results meet strict specifications and quality standards. The role emphasizes data accuracy, compliance with ISO-related standards, and collaboration with EHS procedures.