Sr. R&D Engineer – Product and Process Development
We are seeking a Senior Development Engineer for our location in Traverse City, MI.
The Senior Development Engineer will play a pivotal role in Coherent's new product development.
This role is in charge of one or more individual development projects ranging from simple modifications of existing products and/or technology to the creation of new complex products and/or technology.
The Senior Development Engineer will work with a cross-functional team to create innovative and enabling components and test methods for the photonics industry, with a specific focus on high power faraday isolator, fiber optic component, and diode laser pump technologies.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties
* Oversee various projects within R&D and/or Business Development utilizing the PDP Process as appropriate.
* Design and testing of mechanical, optical and electronic components and devices
* Create and maintain documentation (drawings, bills of material, device assembly procedures, schematics, test procedures, ISO, etc)
* Ability to perform and summarize research on state of the art materials and technologies from scientific and technical journals
* Assist production department with design and performance issues
* Lead Product development projects and reporting out to management on project status
* Work with various company departments and customers on design and scheduling issues
* Technical customer interface on projects and general support for sales department
Other Responsibilities
* Prototyping of optomechanical assemblies and test fixtures
* Commitment to ISO procedures and policies
* Lead technical staff involved in a project
* Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics required
* 5+ years of experience in R&D or Engineering Product Development required
* Proficiency in Solidworks required
* Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software required (COMSOL, Solidworks)
* Technical understanding of feedback control algorithms and control logic is required
* Familiarity with National Instruments Labview or PLC programming is desired
* Familiarity with Zemax or equivalent optical modeling software is desired
* Experience with Agile DCS desired
* Hands on machining experience desired
Skills
* Strong knowledge of laser optics (fiber and bulk) and physics
* Fiber optic handling skills
* Strong critical thinking skills
* Operation of low and high-power free space and fiber lasers
* Working knowledge of ASME Y14 dimensioning & tolerancing standards including GD&T
* Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques (machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
* In depth understanding of mechanics and physics
* Experience with material selection to optimize cost/performance
* Ability to perform duties with minimal or no supervision
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- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Traverse City, US-MI
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: II-VI AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 2004346
- Posted: 2024-05-23 08:16:16 -
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