Principal Mechanical Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

New Product Development - 70%

Mechanical design prime for optical communication module, line cards and/or chassis

Perform fast turn mechanical and thermal feasibility analysis for customer RFQs.

Perform mechanical and thermal analysis required to verify design performance and reliability against specifications

Produce 3D and 2D drawings for assemblies and components, DXF for PCB,

Perform DFMEA with engineering team DFM with internal and external vendors

Prioritize and manage schedule when working on multiple designs in parallel.

Continuous Improvement- 20%

Design for lower cost and higher performance

Improve guidelines and best practices for mechanical design

Interact with larger Coherent team to foster new technologies and design approaches

Manufacturing Support - 10%

Provide technical support for manufacturing personnel.

Processes troubleshooting and yield improvement.

Education & Experience

Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical design, Manufacturing and Automation or other relevant fields

5+ years of experience in mechanical design/simulation/test engineering, experience in telecommunication industry is preferred.

Experience with Solid works software

Experience with fiber optics products and assembly procedures

Experience with Office applications.

Skills & Other Requirements

In-depth technical knowledge and understanding the basic guide of mechanical design and tolerance analysis, sheet metal design, CNC part design, plastic design, die-casting design etc.

The knowledge of heatsinking and thermal design in fan cooled systems: thermal pads, thermal shim, thermal grease, heatsink design and attachment.

Excellent skills with Solid works, Mechanical DVT and test methods

Strong ability to solve complex problems and arrive at sound technical decisions in short timeframes

Knowledge of Telecom and Data Center environmental and mechanical requirements

English both written and oral.

Chinese may be a benefit.

Working Conditions

May require occasional off-site meetings or travel

Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary

Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

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Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.

Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.

Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp.

Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution...