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Coherent Corp. · 2 weeks ago

Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$101K/yr - $196K/yr
date2+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components, developing innovative products for diverse applications. They are seeking a Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical solutions for optical systems, collaborate with engineers, and maintain documentation of designs and processes.

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Responsibilities

Design fixtures for efficient optical alignment in integration
Design structures for holding and bonding optical components in optical systems
Simulations for deformation and thermal stability analysis of optical systems. Develop mechanical solutions for optical arrangement to achieve optical performance
Collaborate with optical engineers and process engineers to develop SOPs for optical components integration
Design housing and development solutions for seals of optical systems to pass reliability tests
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of designs, processes, and test results

Qualification

Opto-mechanical designSolidWorks/AnsysOptical materials knowledgeMechanical performance analysisTask managementLearning new technologiesInterpersonal communicationPresentation skills

Required

MS or PhD in mechanics, optics, physics or related technical fields
Strong and broad knowledge in materials used for opto-mechanical system
Strong knowledge in mechanical performance of optical materials such as optical glasses, optical crystals
Experienced in designing high precision optomechanical systems
Expert in using SolidWorks/Ansys for mechanical design, mechanical module simulation, deformation and stability analysis
Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks effectively
Ability to learn and apply new technologies and tools to develop innovative solutions
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Preferred

2-5 years of related experience is preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation program
Comprehensive career development platform

Company

Coherent Corp.

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Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.coherent.com/

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.44B
Key Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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