Laser Development Engineer (Advanced R&D) (all genders) - #930220

Job Description

The Engineering team in Kaiserslautern is committed to developing world-class products in a fast-passed and dynamic environment. In a supportive team where everyone enjoys working together and humor is not getting lost, we offer personal and professional development, exciting and challenging tasks. You will be working in an international team in a great work atmosphere.

As a member of the Advanced R&D Group, you will develop the concepts for next generations of ultrafast DPSS lasers for industrial micro-machining. As a laser expert, you will apply all your knowledge and creativity to provide elegant and effective solutions, pushing the borders for high-performance and highly reliable lasers.

Your responsibilities

• Development of new lasers and improvement of existing products, laser modules and components, and derived products for industrial environments
• Designing high end laser sources and optics for ultrafast pulses and non-linear optics for frequency conversion from Mid-IR to ultraviolet
• Planning, implementation and management of projects
• Creation of / involvement in drafting requirement specifications as well as status, interim and final reports
• Design, build and testing of development prototypes
• Definition of metrology equipment specifications for laser characterization, definition and documentation of measurement protocols
• Design and verification of optics and electronics test jigs
• Execution and documentation of short and long-term tests
• Preparation and presentation of development results
• Working in international teams, communication with partners in US and Asia
• Support of international customers and suppliers for problem solving

Your profile

• Completed Diploma / Master of Physics; PhD education preferred
• Very good knowledge in laser technology, hands-on laboratory experience with complex high-power ps or fs laser systems, amplifiers, infrared, visible or ultraviolet lasers
• Engineering experience with diode-pumped solid-state lasers; Profound understanding of laser measurement and characterization techniques.
• Use of simulation tools and math software are a plus
• Excellent knowledge of English and good communication skills
• Experience from working in industrial environments and education in electronics are a plus

Our benefits

• Flexible working time model in a 40-hour week
• Breakfast, pizza lunch, fruit basket and coffee, water, tea at your free disposal
• International yet familiar environment with strong collegial support across departments and locations
• Extensive employee support from an external advisory service
• Job bike offer
• Benefit program for company shares
• Market platform (access to many discounted branded products & services)
• Easy accessibility by car and public transport as well as free employee parking

Contact

Have we caught your interest? If you would like to join our great team and contribute to the success of the company, then we look very much forward to hearing from you.

Please apply with your complete and informative application documents (including cover letter), stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations using the button below. Do you have any questions? If you have any questions, please contact Katharina Adam on +49 6301 3201 3323.

Company Profile

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in a wide range of applications for the industrial, communications, electronics and instrumentation markets. Coherent is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and maintains research and development, manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide.

We owe our worldwide technological leadership to the profound knowledge and experience of our employees. This awareness characterizes our corporate culture - which is open and communicative and ensures trusting cooperation. Each individual contributes to the company's success with his or her knowledge and responsibility. The passion and commitment of our team are the engine of our company!