Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the assembly, and alignment of optical experiments, including lasers, lenses, detectors, interferometers, and fiber-optic components.
- Conduct data collection, analysis, and modeling using tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabView or similar platforms.
- Support characterization of photonic devices, such as waveguides, modulators, sensors, or nonlinear optical systems.
- Perform laboratory testing, calibration, and documentation following established safety and procedural standards.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and summaries of experimental findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in physics, electrical engineering, and materials science.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of optics and electromagnetism (e.g., interference, diffraction, waveguides, polarization).
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment, such as optical tables, lenses, mirrors, alignment tools, photodiodes, oscilloscopes, or spectrum analyzers.
- Basic proficiency with data analysis and scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
