Senior Optical Engineer — Prototyping & Alignment Leader

COHERENT; Sunnyvale (CA); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coherent Corp. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an engineer with hands-on optical alignment experience to support space optic assembly and prototype development. You will source components, build prototypes and characterize devices, while generating build and test reports.

The role requires BS/MS in optics-related fields, 2–5 years of related experience, and the ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams. The position includes occasional travel and a full-time on-site schedule.

Formación

• BS or MS in engineering or related technical fields (Optics, Physics, Photonics).
• 2-5 years of related experience, free space optics alignment.
• Multidisciplinary background in optics, materials science, mechanical engineering preferred.
• Familiar with telecom fibers, cables, connectors, epoxies.
• Work independently in optical alignment for space optic assembly and alignment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Have good understanding of basic optical components and fiberoptic devices like collimator array, PBS , PBSA.
• Source and select optical components from suppliers.
• Build prototypes based on optical designs.
• Characterize fiberoptic devices.
• Generate build and test reports.
• Develop SOPs (Standard Operation Procedure).
• Participate in qualification activities.
• Support production.

Conocimientos

Optics background

Fiber optics familiarity

Optical alignment

Independent work

Communication skills

MS Office

Educación

BS or MS in engineering or related fields (Optics, Physics, Photonics)

2-5 years in related optics experience

Descripción del empleo

Coherent Corp. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an engineer with hands-on optical alignment experience to support space optic assembly and prototype development. You will source components, build prototypes and characterize devices, while generating build and test reports.

The role requires BS/MS in optics-related fields, 2–5 years of related experience, and the ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams. The position includes occasional travel and a full-time on-site schedule.