Quality Laser Test Tech

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain in-process specifications and controls and determines sequence of operations based on work instructions

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of products, optical assemblies, and components to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. 

• Inspect machined, coated, and polished optical components, fabricated parts, using precision measurement tools, and visual inspection techniques. 

• Accurately record inspection and test results, maintain quality records, and document nonconforming conditions once laser testing was performed on crystals.

• Operate laser test equipment, power meters, beam profilers, interferometers, and other metrology tools to collect and analyze performance data.

• Follow all safety procedures for laser operation, optical handling, cleanroom practices, and manufacturing environments

• Read technical prints and understand specifications

• Measure part dimensions using various tools including micrometers and height gauges

• Use a variety of metrology and inspection tools to test and inspect optical components for accuracy and quality (x-ray goniometers, interferometers, autocollimators, comparators, height gauges, calipers, piezometer, surface profiler, etc.)

• Ensures data is correctly entered into Cumulus (MES)

• Assist with analysis of failure modes for root cause development

• Monitors manufacturing processes and works with engineering to evaluate and implement process improvements

• Generates Non-Conformance Reports and disposition non-viable parts

• May build or modify equipment used to test precision optics and lead others in their use. 

• Support engineering group with developing new processes and writing WI for these.

• Actively participate in building a collaborative and productive team environment

• Other tasks as required by business operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in an advanced manufacturing field

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience using a variety of laser wavelengths for testing crystals

• Previous experience in quality control required, optical environment preferred

• Previous experience operating precision hand tools such as micrometers and calipers preferred

• MUST have good manual dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination

• MUST have good visual acuity to spot defects, read computer screens, and hardcopy documents

• Candidate must be able to perform frequent and sustained standing, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Need to be able to operate and use microscope and computer. 

• Understanding of basic shop math such as ratios, graphs, algebra, and basic geometry

• Required to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience training others and developing process improvements.

• Previous experience documenting processes and developing work instructions

• Previous experience in conducting root cause analysis and recommending remedies

• Previous experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement environment

   

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 and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant rol