Principal Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Longmont, Colorado, United States Coherent Full time
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Coherent Corp. in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of expertise in design, analysis, and integration planning throughout the development of precision electro-opto-mechanical subsystems. These subsystems will include gimbaled telescopes, positioning mechanisms, and integrated sensor assemblies and will be deployed in spaceborne, airborne, terrestrial, and seaborne environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design efforts include CAD modeling, structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses, performance characterization, requirements tracking, and engineering documents preparation.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure requirements are satisfied and that the team executes within labor budgets and schedules.
  • Work with the Manufacturing and Test Engineers for tooling development and work instructions for the integration and test of the deliverable hardware.
  • Support proposal preparation and cost estimating for new projects.
  • Perform analyses necessary to certify functional and performance requirements are satisfied, including FEA for structural integrity verification, dynamic loads characterization, shock evaluation, and thermal analyses.
  • Support program management with technical advice and direction on assigned programs.
  • Support advanced technology development by offering insights and informed suggestions for new concepts and research and development activities.
  • Support Manufacturing/Operations in implementing DFM/DFMA principles to ensure products meet cost and schedule requirements.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 9 years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with a Master's degree or 4 years with a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
  • Requires an understanding of optomechanical and/or precision mechanism design principles.
  • Experience with the design of optical systems from concept to production.
  • Proficiency using 3D CAD software, SOLIDWORKS experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of thermal, vibrational, and shock analysis methods with application toward optical systems.
Working Conditions:

The job operates in a professional office environment, and the employee will be required to walk, move about inside the office, and use standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will be required to use hands/fingers to type/handle, operate a computer, and other office productivity machinery.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities:

The employee will 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:

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. person, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.



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