Senior Fibre Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting into Manufacturing Engineering in Glasgow, this role is for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support fiber laser products designed in Glasgow and manufactured in Penang, Malaysia. You will be expected to be an experienced, enthusiastic and approachable fiber laser expert with background in both fiber and solid-state laser manufacturing. Your role will involve contributing to the successful transfer and ramp-up of new products in production, as well as taking the lead in solving production issues with established products. You will work with the Glasgow NPI and Penang Manufacturing teams to introduce new fiber laser products and support Penang's existing fiber laser production.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optical alignment of pilot fibre/solid-state laser systems and sub-assemblies.
• Creating and improving build documentation and tooling.
• Training Production staff in Glasgow and Penang.
• Technical support to the Penang Production team both remote and onsite.
• Troubleshooting of laser alignment/manufacturing/splicing issues.
• Troubleshooting of electronic, power supply and other system issues.
• Generation of corrective actions for problems encountered by Production.
• Contribution to cost reduction and reliability initiatives.
• Occasional travel to Penang is required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• An engineering or science degree with relevant industrial experience working with fibre lasers.
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting equipment in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of laser physics and the terminology used to characterise laser performance.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience using CAD, reading electronic circuit diagrams, building opto-mechanical assemblies or writing scripts for automated measurements would be advantageous.
• Experience using ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Experience in Lean Production is desirable.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 techniques and tooling is desirable.
• Experience with Power BI desirable.

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural and global environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team but also confident working with own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload and multiple projects effectively at pace.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply it to current and future plans.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with Production, Engineering and Management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment, modern mechanical assembly area and class 10K cleanroom both in Glasgow and Penang.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

QUALITY & 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 roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CULTURE COMMITMENT

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent: 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.

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.