R&D Controls Validation Engineer

Coherent - Bloomfield, CT

Full-time

Bloomfield, CT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The R D Controls Validation Engineer role at Coherent Corp. involves developing verification and test plans, constructing and troubleshooting lasers and test systems, and implementing software testing methodologies. The position requires a strong technical background in electrical or optical engineering, with a focus on software development, to enhance product functionality and ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification and test plans tied to product requirements, risks, and theory of operations
• Construct and troubleshoot new lasers, test systems and instrumentation
• Develop software testing methodologies, including supporting software
• Implement workflows to specify, design, implement, qualify, and release new product software and new test packages
• Design and build emulators and test scripts
• Provide system-wide coding support to enhance our products self-testing and other integrated functions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, optical engineering, or applied physics, with a strong concentration in software development
• Strong coding skills and familiarity with design patterns in LabView, Python, and C#
• Experience with automated instrumentation, opto-electro-mechanical components and subsystems, laser measurement and alignment
• Experience with software unit testing and integration of technologies including OPC-UA, TCP/IP, and HTTP
• Experience integrating software and software testing into complex laser tools and production processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive career development platform
• Equal opportunity employer
• Support for employees with disabilities.