Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- •Engineer Opto-Mechanical designs for various components, sub-systems and systems.
- •Collaborate with Operations Engineering to provide robust manufacturable designs.
- •Interpret various customer design request-conceptualize and communicate a potential solution.
- •Model and evaluate various CFD, Thermal and Structural simulations.
- •Illustrate, present and document all design concepts and simulations.
- •Define testing procedures of various optical and mechanical systems and sub-systems.
- •Research relevant topics and ideas for potential engineering solutions and new products.
- •Investigate root causes of engineering and processes that impact production and productivity.
- •Produce detail models and drawings for manufacturing for customer build to print orders.
- •Collaborate with operations as required for design/detail reviews.
- •Support sales and operations for customer inquiries and customer product development.
- •Design, detail tooling and fixturing and assemblies for manufacturing.
- •Create innovative solutions to design problems/issues as they relate to mechanical function of a component or sub-system.
- •Design and develop process improvement solutions as required and requested by operations.
- •Manage new product orders from start to finish.
- •Incorporate change management solutions to operations.
- •Perform mechanical and optical test in lab environment as required.
Education & Experience
- •Education: 4 year Mechanical Engineering Degree, BS minimum requirement
- •Experience: 0-3 years
- •Problem Solving
- •Technical Knowledge
- •Teamwork
- •Good verbal and written communication
- •Attention to details
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Analytical skills
- •3D solid modeling-Creo
- •Knowledge of CFD, Thermal and structural simulations
- •Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- •Familiar w/FEA tools (Creo Simulate, Ansys)
- •Metrology tools (mircrometers, calipers, CMM's)
- •Mathcad
- •ITAR, EAR
- •Able to life 0lbs
- •Able to focus on computer ~6 hours/day
Skills & Other Requirements
- •Problem Solving
- •Technical Knowledge
- •Teamwork
- •Good verbal and written communication
- •Attention to details
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Analytical skills
- •3D solid modeling-Creo
- •Knowledge of CFD, Thermal and structural simulations
- •Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- •Familiar w/FEA tools (Creo Simulate, Ansys)
- •Metrology tools (mircrometers, calipers, CMM's)
- •Mathcad
- •ITAR, EAR
Working Conditions
Office, manufacturing floor, and testing lab environment
Requires visual and mental attention. View computer monitor >80% of the day
Physical Requirements
- •Able to life 0lbs
- •Able to focus on computer ~6 hours/day
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards
Quality & Environmental Responsibilities
Responsible for adhering to all ISO 9000 Quality Management System procedures and work instructions.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:
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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- 4 year Mechanical Engineering Degree, BS minimum requirement
- 0-3 years of experience
- 3D solid modeling-Creo
- Knowledge of CFD, Thermal and structural simulations
- Familiar with FEA tools (Creo Simulate, Ansys)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Metrology tools (micrometers, calipers, CMM's)
- Mathcad
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
