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Coherent Corp. · 1 month ago

Optical Assembly Technician- TEMP

position1020 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$25/hr - $30/hr
date3+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a leading company in the optical engineering sector, and they are seeking an Optical Assembly Technician. The role involves cleaning and aligning optical components, performing inspections, and ensuring quality standards are met in a manufacturing cleanroom environment.

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Responsibilities

Clean optical components under microscope
Set up optical alignment stations
Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring diverse optical parameters, and continue to adjust alignment optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimal and meet specs
Do optical performance test for WSS optical assembly
Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components
Inspect own work according to quality specifications
Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
Perform incoming inspections
Cross-trained for upstream and downstream operations
Load and unload alignment stations
Correctly enter numerical data
Documentation and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement
Maintains a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness

Qualification

Optical alignmentOptical assemblyFiber optics experienceManual dexterityMicroscope inspectionTeamworkProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Clean optical components under microscope
Set up optical alignment stations
Manually handle, align and install diverse optical components using adjustment fixtures while monitoring diverse optical parameters, and continue to adjust alignment optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimal and meet specs
Do optical performance test for WSS optical assembly
Apply and cure UV glues to fix optical components
Inspect own work according to quality specifications
Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
Perform incoming inspections
Cross-trained for upstream and downstream operations
Load and unload alignment stations
Correctly enter numerical data
Documentation and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement
Maintains a good record concerning absenteeism and tardiness
Basic reading and math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
3+ years of experience in fiber optics related field
Demonstrated ability to work in a team based environment
Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently and work with others
Ability to recommend and implement improvements
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good manual dexterity
Ability to visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope
Ability to clean optical components
Ability to manually handle, align and install diverse optical components
Ability to monitor diverse optical parameters and to align optical components to optimize and balance all optical parameters until these parameters reach optimum and meet specs
Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques working with the Engineering team
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from the supervisor
Ability to solve problems & make correct decisions in short timeframes, oftentimes with minimal supervision
Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
Handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness
Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
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
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp

Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and test equipment preferred

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
web-link
https://www.coherent.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Coherent Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (18)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)

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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