Coherent Corp. · 3 months ago
Optical Tech Sr (2nd Shift Monday PM to Friday PM 1:30pm to 10pm
Richmond, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, specializing in high-precision optics and optical assemblies. The Optical Tech Sr role involves manufacturing optical components, preparing equipment, maintaining specifications, and collaborating with engineering for process improvements.
Responsibilities
Manufactures optical components in a production environment by loading and aligning components on fabrication machines and reviewing and modifying setup parameters
Prepares equipment for operation by positioning and securing polishing heads, preparing tooling, and preparing and monitoring polishing slurries
Maintains in-process specifications and controls and determines sequence of operations based on work instructions
Measure's part dimensions using various tools including micrometers and height gauges
Monitors manufacturing processes and works with engineering to evaluate and implement process improvements
Ensures proper operation of equipment by performing scheduled preventative maintenance
Actively participates in building a collaborative and productive team environment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma is required
5-7 years of experience working in an advanced manufacturing field is required
Previous experience operating precision hand tools such as micrometers and calipers are required
Understanding of basic shop math such as ratios, graphs, algebra, and basic geometry
Candidate must be able to perform frequent and sustained standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and have sufficient visual acuity for reading computer screens and hard copy documents
Preferred
The ideal candidate will have completed 2 years of college or a trade school program
The ideal candidate will have some previous experience in optical fabrication
Benefits
Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Opportunities for career advancement
Professional development
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Eng
Chief Technology Officer
Yajun Wang
Networking Segment CTO
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