Coherent Corp. · 5 hours ago
Software and Automation Engineer – NPI (LabVIEW)
Wilsonville, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $152K/yr
3+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, seeking a Software and Automation Engineer with strong LabVIEW expertise to join their NPI team. In this role, you will architect, implement, and deploy automated test and control systems to enhance process reliability and production throughput for laser products.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain LabVIEW-based automation and test systems for laser module and subsystem production
Implement automated test systems for laser characterization, alignment, calibration, and burn-in
Create, modify and maintain test systems for Sensor and Meter Calibration
Develop robust qualification plans for calibration software updates in conjunction with manufacturing engineering
Interface with hardware components such as motion controllers, power meters, spectrometers, temperature controllers, and data acquisition (DAQ) devices
Create modular and scalable code architectures for reusability across multiple NPI programs
Establish and manage data communication between test systems and production databases (MES, SQL or network storage)
Ensure version control, configuration management, and documentation of all software assets
Validate and transfer automation tools and test systems to production, ensuring robust and repeatable performance
Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and test engineering to define test requirements and implement automation for new laser products
Implement automated data logging, visualization, and analysis tools to monitor yield, process trends, and performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related discipline
3+ years of hands-on experience developing automation and test systems using LabVIEW
Experience in instrument control and data acquisition (NI DAQ, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, or serial interfaces)
Experience integrating motion control, optical instrumentation, and power measurement systems
Advanced proficiency in LabVIEW development, including modular design, error handling, and UI design
Competence with data handling and analysis (Excel, SQL, Python, or MATLAB)
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Preferred
National Instruments certification (e.g., CLAD, CLD, or CLA) preferred
Experience in automated optical alignment or laser calibration systems desired
Familiarity with MES/ERP integration and digital manufacturing systems
Experience in ISO 9001 or regulated manufacturing environments
Benefits
Competitive compensation program
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
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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
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CFO and Treasurer
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Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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