Manufacturing Engineer

Coherent • Santa Clara, CA • 1d ago

Position Overview:

We are in search of a motivated and skilled Intermediate Engineer to join our Manufacturing Services team. The Intermediate Manufacturing engineer plays a pivotal role in enhancing our hardware infrastructure platform, ensuring exceptional quality and efficiency throughout our testing processes. This position involves close collaboration with global teams and emphasizes a strong proficiency in electronic schematics and PCB design review tools.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations: Contribute significantly to laboratory operations, working closely with Hardware Design Engineers and Test Development Engineers to ensure an efficient workflow.

Testing and Validation: Independently conduct detailed testing of all in-house Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), including complex tester assembly and calibration of equipment and instruments.

Equipment Calibration: Take responsibility for the accurate calibration and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments, ensuring reliability in testing processes.

Inventory Management and Shipping: Manage inventory of boards, including detailed logging, tracking, and organization. Coordinate the preparation and shipping of boards to global sites, working with teams in Ipoh, Malaysia; SHG, Wuxi in China; and HYD, India.

Debugging and Reworking: Utilize schematics and PADS Viewer to identify and troubleshoot issues with boards, performing debugging and reworking tasks to meet specifications and quality standards.

Schematic Reading and Debugging: Expertly read, follow, and debug using electronic schematics, enhancing the testing and development process.

Documentation and Improvement: Maintain comprehensive records of testing procedures, results, and equipment calibration. Contribute to the development of testing procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

Education: High School diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor's degree is advantageous.

Experience: Solid experience in a lab environment, specifically within the electronics manufacturing industry, with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and problem-solving using schematics and PCB design review tools like PADS Viewer.

Skills

Proficiency in the use of testing equipment and tools for PCBAs.

Deep understanding of electronic circuits.

Experience with PADS Viewer and the ability to read, follow, and debug using schematics.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with engineers and other team members.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Working Conditions

The role may require flexible working hours and the ability to engage with global teams across different time zones.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift heavy items as per standard role requirements, aiding in the movement of equipment and inventory.

Capability to stand for the duration of shifts when necessary, accommodating manufacturing and testing processes.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm - 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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .

ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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.

Job Identification: 2013502

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: 106,869.00

LinkedIn: #LI-JF1

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