Coherent Corp. · 21 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
9+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer. The role involves defining automated system specifications, designing subsystems, and managing system assembly to support internal customers.
AerospaceIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingNavigationSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Work with internal customers to define the automated system specifications
Select the main components, such as motion stages, vision components, sensors, pneumatical components, commercial tooling, frame, and etc
Layout the system and review the initial design with the customer
Detailed design all subsystems and related components. Generate necessary part drawings for part manufacturing
Work with technicians and manage the system assembly. Modify and improve the system design as needed
Design and implement automated assembly, test, and inspection systems for company internal customers
Utilize SolidWorks software to layout and design the automated system, subsystem, components, etc
Generate drawings for mechanical parts machining and surface treatment
Create BOM for the system support and additional system building
Document all designs in Agile database
Collaborate with teams to develop and transfer the new process to manufacturing site
Qualification
Required
Minimum 9 yr. of mechanical engineering experience in automated process and test systems development is a must
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
Experience with semi-automated and automated processing systems
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, such as Power Point, Excel, and Word
Experience in wafer bar level or die level handling
Meticulous and thorough; diligent with design documentation
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English is required
Integrity and self-motivated
Ability to work in fast paced team and independent setting
Knowledge of machining, vision, and electrical engineering is useful
Preferred
Familiar with small tooling fixture design
Knowledge of laser technology
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.44BKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO
Leadership Team
Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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