Engineering Technician - Lasers

Coherent Laser Systems and Metrology (LSM) designs and manufactures precision solid state lasers for scientific, medical, instrumentation and vision markets, as well as calibrated laser measurement systems for a wide variety of laser type and power applications. The business provides critical technology to thousands of global customers with a wide range of products specifically tailored to satisfy demanding customer requirements. LSM is located just minutes South of Portland, Oregon and enjoys spectacular Northwest weather and activity opportunities.

Job Description:

• As an engineering technician, you will be part of our product development engineering team and work directly with other team members to build and test new diode laser modules, laser systems, and laser measurement products.  This includes building and testing prototypes to finalize product designs, providing input to build processes, and supporting product transfers to our production team. Our group develops both platform and custom products for bioinstrumentation, material processing, microelectronics, and other areas that utilize lasers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build, align, test, and troubleshoot prototype units and perform tests using procedures, prints, written instructions, or verbal communication.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot Opto-Mechanical-Electro assemblies using procedures, prints and schematics, written instructions, or verbal communication.
• Working with engineers, develop written test and assembly procedures and suggest improvements to these procedures.
• Build prototype system assemblies to support testing and production transfer.
• Understand and operate standard test equipment i.e. power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, lasers, laser power and energy meters, and beam profilers.
• Generate accurate and clear test summaries and reports.

Requirements:

• 2-year Engineering Technology degree or equivalent, electronic or optical preferred.
• 5 years optical and electronic test experience in new product development environment.
• Ability to read schematics and board layout drawings to identify component locations.
• Strong PC Software skills including all MS Office products.
• Knowledge of LabView, SolidWorks, Zemax, or Altium is a plus.
• Working knowledge of laser safety.
• Experience working in clean room environments.

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.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – 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.