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Coherent Corp. · 7 hours ago

Product Design Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. The Product Design Engineer position involves designing and analyzing optical filters for telecom products, as well as collaborating with sales and marketing to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze special optical filters used in telecom products

Help the Sales and Marketing teams by reviewing customer requests and figuring out if we can meet their needs

Use internal systems to quickly give Sales the technical info they need to quote new projects

Design new filter products and managing those designs throughout their life cycle

Write up internal documents that guide how the product moves through the factory

Finalize filter designs and prepare them for manufacturing

Coordinate with the operations team to make sure the filters are built and delivered on schedule

Work with engineers and production teams to define how the products should be made and tested

Help the Quality team investigate and resolve any customer concerns or returns

Qualification

Optical Industry ExperienceThin Film Deposition ProcessesElectromagnetic Waves UnderstandingTroubleshooting SkillsMeasurement Instruments FamiliarityMicrosoft Office SuiteLabVIEWMATLABC ProgrammingTFCalc ProficiencyCustomer Requirement ReviewDocumentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field

1 year of experience in optical Industry experience or related

In-depth knowledge of thin film deposition processes (e.g., sputtering, evaporation), material selection, layer design, and optical performance optimization used in optics, telecom, and semiconductor applications

Understanding of electromagnetic waves, particularly in optical systems, to design components such as filters, mirrors, and coatings with specific reflection and transmission properties

Ability to diagnose complex technical issues in manufacturing or testing processes, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve product performance or yield

Practical skills in troubleshooting failed optical or electronic components using diagnostic tools and techniques, such as inspection microscopes, optical profilers, or signal analysis software

Familiarity with instruments and methods for measuring thin film thickness, refractive index, transmission/reflection spectra, and surface quality—e.g., spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, and interferometers

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Demonstrated experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, C programming, and TFCalc (Thin Film Calculator)

Proficiency in clearly documenting procedures, test results, equipment maintenance guides, and design justifications for engineering and quality assurance purposes

Demonstrated experience reviewing customer requirements and product specifications to determine feasibility, estimate performance outcomes, and contribute to cost and time estimates in technical sales support

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Comprehensive career development platform

Company

Coherent Corp.

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.

Founded in 1971

Saxonburg, PA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.coherent.com

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