Staff Automation Engineer

Company: Coherent Inc
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description and Responsibilities:

We are looking for an energetic and self-driven automation engineer to join Coherent Diode Component group. The successful candidate will lead the maintenance and development of automation software for high power high volume semiconductor laser diode manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

* Develop new as well as improve, and sustain existing software code used at automation equipment for high power laser diode packaging and testing.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer new equipment into manufacturing.

* Support equipment technicians in troubleshooting difficult equipment failures.

* Develop robust code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable using modern programming standards.

* Develop and implement machine vision based systems for image processing/analysis.

* Participate in the conceptual development of automation equipment, define software requirements and specifications.

* Design and develop new control and monitoring software to upload equipment process parametric data to database or MES automatically.

* Work closely with manufacturing groups to debug and optimize software and automated processes to improve efficiency, cycle time, quality, and production yields.

Education and Work Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

* BS in Computer Science or related engineering disciplines. MS preferred.

* 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in an automation industry.

* Proficient in LabVIEW or Python, Java, C, C++, C#, VB.

* Experience with revision control like SVN, and issue tracking systems like TRAC.

* Knowledge of robotics, linear stages, motors, pneumatics, motion controllers, vision, PLC and PC based control systems.

* Practical experience on computer based test automation, data acquisition, instrument control, motion control, and data storage.

* Familiarity with various communication protocols and industrial networking technologies.

* Knowledge of statistics, SPC, DOE, DFM, FMEA, Six Sigma, and equipment design.

* Advanced data query scripting abilities and computer programming experience with SQL, Minitab, or similar database and statistical data analysis software.

* Able to multitask between several projects and handle a lot of detail.

* Strong project management with excellent problem solving and communication skills.

* Must be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet project deadlines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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