Test Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

•    Maintain existing test infrastructure on the production floor
•    Bring up new test infrastructure on the production floor
•    Support improvements/upgrades to test infrastructure on the production floor
•    Support the smooth flow of material through test infrastructure on the production floor
•    Support engineering in developing and implementing new test infrastructure
•    Update and maintain test documentation
•    Provide test equipment-related training to operators
•    Perform calibrations and validations of test equipment
•    Perform material dispositions
•    Perform, analyze, and act on SPC charts & maintain SPC material
•    Analyze and act on production and test related KPis
•    Perform basic DOEs for engineers
•    Co-develop calibration procedures with senior technicians and engineers
•    Co-develop SOPs and OCAPs with senior technicians and engineers
•    Ownership and accountability of production floor performance and misses on all. test equipment
•    Successfully present and communicate to management on any topics of interest/concern
•    Cross-train other technicians on all test infrastructure / job requirements
•    Advanced analysis of engineering and production data from multiple sources and present analyses / summaries in verbal and written presentations to engineers and management
•    Develop and perform advanced DOEs for engineers

Education & Experience

• BS or equivalent degree..

Skills

•    Knowledge of optics, mechanics, and electronics
•    Laboratory skills using high speed test equipment such as network analyzers, pattern generators, oscilloscopes, error detectors, micrometers, microscopes, etc.
•    Cursory knowledge of programming or scripting languages
•    Quick learner with abstract and foreign concepts
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong reporting, logging, and documentation skills
•    Great self-management & prioritization skills
•    Must be a self-starter, able to work in high stress environment
•    Strong interpersonal/teaming skills to able to effectively collaborate with other cross­functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization to achieve business unit and organizational objectives.
•    Strong direct ownership of projects and ability to successfully complete them within cross-functional teams
•    Proficiency with MS Office and similar software
•    Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and continually report on progress
•    Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

•    This position will support 24/7 factory operations inside a cleanroom.
•    Most of the time spent will be in full cleanroom attire in the factory, some time will be spent in technician rooms and cubicles.
•    Must be a self-starter, able to work in high stress high paced environment.
•    Must be able to work from incomplete documentation and instructions.

Physical Requirements

•    Includes working on mechanical systems within a production cleanroom
•    Includes working with laptops & desktops within a production cleanroom
•    Requires bending at the waist and/or knees
•    Requires leaning/reaching into mechanical systems
•    Requires bundling/unbundling cabling on the floor
•    Requires lifting up to 501b
•    Requires using microscopes and other metrology tools

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.