Senior Product Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Product, Technology Development and Program Management [75%]

• The Product Development of new TE cooler based Systems is done on schedule and on budget.
• Product-related technology development projects are conceived, proposed, and promoted that support Coherent strategic technical objectives.
• Evolutionary and revolutionary products and processes are lead and managed, that support customer requirements and Coherent strategic technical and sales objectives. 
• Project teams are effectively lead and managed meeting schedule, development and production cost goals.
• Internal modeling/design capabilities are clearly understood including the bounds and limitations of use.
• Application tools (spreadsheets, MathCAD, IcePak, ANSYS, etc.) are developed and utilized, creating value and optimized solutions.
• Phase Gate and QRB processes are effectively utilized to transition new products and processes to the engineering and manufacturing organizations. 
• Manufacturing design guidelines are understood, actively reviewed and improvements proposed.
• Work group is represented in special problem-solving sessions addressing complex problems.
• Interact with CTS global Vietnam manufacturing team to transition projects to manufacturing.  Includes participation in weekly, evening conference calls with the CTS Vietnam production and R&D teams as needed.

Business Operations/Product Sales [10%]

• Portray a positive image of Coherent to co-workers, external customers, and the general public.
• Externally and internally funded research and/or development program proposals consistent with the company technical direction are supported through the management and successful completion of identified tasks and assigned proposal sections are written.
• Viewed as a lead technical interface for external customers.
• Recognized as a primary design consultant for new product designs or for a particular aspect of technology important to Coherent.
• The appropriate use of TE technology, at the TE cooler level and at the System level, is applied to product development projects. 
• Warranty or Quality Returns are analyzed using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone and/or other quality tools to determine root cause. Corrective actions identified, implemented and verified.
• A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality are demonstrated 
• Role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Business Results

Intellectual Property [5%]

• Trade secrets and patent-able products and processes that support strategic technology advancements and markets are actively pursued and documented. 
• Complementary and advanced technologies (internal and external) are applied to new products and capabilities.
• Alternate technologies are understood. 
• A clear understanding is demonstrated of product performance differences between Coherent and competitor products 
• Technology developments are disseminated to other areas of the company via technical reports, presentations and memos.
• Technical support and analyses are provided for marketing, engineering and manufacturing as required.

Personal and Professional Development [10%]

• Actively participate in available training sessions, technical conferences, and workshops.  Support and recommend training sessions, conferences, and workshops necessary to maintain technical network and technical knowledge and understanding.
• Publish internal technical reports and regularly review complementary technology publications.

Education & Experience

• BS or higher technical degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years applicable experience in thermal management and/or thermoelectric assemblies. 

Skills

• Ability to analyze heat transfer problems.
• Proficient computer skills, including SolidWorks, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email, and internet access.
• ANSYS Mechanical or similar FEA modeling experience required.  Icepak, Fluent and Thermoelectric experience a plus.
• Ability to interpret and appro