Optical Engineer - Coherent Corp.

• PhD or other advanced degree in Optics, Physics, Material Science or equivalent. MS ok if supplemented by relevant equivalent experience.
• Experience with designing, diagnosing, and implementing optics alignment systems.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently and/or with a team.
• Ability to recommend and implement product improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data analysis skills in Excel or other software tool

• Working knowledge of optical systems, fiber-optic components, devices, and associated hardware
• Expertise with OTDR or related optical systems is a plus.
• Extensive hands-on experience with optical alignment and testing
• Leadership and the ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisor on specific tasks.
• Creative, analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Able to work and deliver on aggressive schedule.
• Able to work and deliver on aggressive schedule.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, dedicated and teamwork oriented.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus as most project require collaboration with our China engineering and manufacturing locations.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency.

• Role will require extensive collaboration with our international team and off hour meeting attendance will be necessary to aid the global engineering team. This will require flexibility in the individuals schedule to accommodate meetings in time zones such as Asia and Europe.
• Overseas travel to Asia may be required to work with the design and NPI teams during critical phases of development.

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI 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 II-VI:

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 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.Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: TThe job description is for an optical design with the following responsibilities: Conduct optical design and verification simulation of Coherent OTDR products other advanced fiber-optic devices; This will include Optimization of the optical design to improve performance, build and characterization of prototype product, and integration with the device firmware. We are also expecting the individual to troubleshoot and solve optical performance related issues in various product development phases. Recommend, devise, plan, and execute engineering studies and projects to solve problems discovered and/or as assigned. Support the transfer of new products and processes to manufacturing.Generate innovative technical ideas and contribute to the Intellectual Property Portfolio.