Senior Engineer 2GFR4

Coherent is a global leader in photonics, developing advanced laser, optical and materials technologies that enable semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications and precision industrial applications worldwide.

In Scotland, our teams combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and collaborative innovation to develop, manufacture and support high-performance laser and ultrafast laser systems for demanding industrial and scientific applications worldwide.

Position Summary

Responsible for establishing and maintaining tester capabilities, test equipment functionality, and software revisions to ensure product quality, testing reliability, and compliance with customer requirements. Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance, test efficiency, and manufacturing productivity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on test equipment to minimize downtime.

• Transfer, qualify, and validate test equipment for new product requirements.

• Optimize tester performance, reliability, test time, and process efficiency.

• Conduct GR&R and correlation studies to ensure testing accuracy and repeatability.

• Develop troubleshooting guides and provide technical support and training to manufacturing teams.

• Monitor tester performance through SPC and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety, ESD, cleanroom, housekeeping, and ISO requirements.

• Stop equipment operation when quality or safety issues are identified.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with R&D, software, debug, and product engineering teams to develop and improve test solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing and equipment support teams.

• Communicate equipment performance, technical issues, and improvement opportunities to relevant stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 year of experience in equipment maintenance, testing, or test methodologies.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good computer literacy, communication, and technical reporting skills.

• Strong interest in computer hardware engineering.

• Experience in desktop hardware and software configuration and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of equipment control methodologies, preventive maintenance, and tester qualification.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and continuous improvement skills.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite 

Key Competencies

• Professional and Technical Knowledge

• Customer Focus

• Results Orientation

• Communication and Teamwork

• Coaching and Teaching

• Risk-Based Thinking and Decision-Making

• Continuous Improvement

• Leadership and Business Acumen

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

 

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.