Manufacturing Technician Staff

Company: Coherent, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Coherent is a world leader of lasers and laser-based technology for materials processing, microelectronics, scientific, life sciences and medical customers. The light we deliver touches almost every aspect of human life - vision correction to cell analysis, precision welding to 3-D metal printing, gravity wave detection to brain research. Put your talents to work at Coherent where you can create and innovate enabling technologies that will push the frontiers of science and technology.High Power Optically-Pumped Semiconductor (HOPS) business unit has an opening for a manufacturing technician capable of aligning sophisticated lasers. We build single and multi-mode lasers for a variety of medical, scientific and entertainment applications using Coherent's patented Optically Pumped Semiconductor (OPS) platform. OPS is an extremely versatile technology capable of a broad range of laser wavelengths in a cost effective and compact package.We are looking for an individual with several years of experience aligning laser resonators. This individual should be comfortable with explaining how a laser is assembled, the type of optics used in the laser (OC, HR, SHG, THG, BRF, etc.), the parameters that indicate whether or not a laser is properly aligned, and best practices for building high quality lasers. HOPS hires highly talented people who want to bring their considerable skills to cutting-edge, high-growth technology.The successful candidate will perform general functions associated with all laser assembly operations including working with engineers in setup and calibration tasks as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. They will use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment and will assist in developing methods or procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.Education and Work Experience:Extensive experience with the alignment and assembly of lasers.Minimum of 5 years of related experience.Experience aligning DPSS lasers preferred.Comfortable with electronic and electro-optical test and measurement systems.AS degree, Technical degree or equivalent work experience preferred.Ability to use standard PC software including MSWord, MSExcel, MSOutlook, etc.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while ensuring high quality standards.#LI-JB1

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