At Coherent Scotland, we develop laser systems. Our systems are deployed in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. We aim to make a positive impact on everybody's life by providing customers with lasers with superior reliability and performance.

Coherent Scotland has grown strongly and consistently over the past ten years, even through times of global economic slowdown. We have a healthy product development pipeline which will enable this growth to continue in the future. This will generate many exciting opportunities for personal growth within the organisation in the years to come. We develop and manufacture many different lasers on site as well as manufacturing lasers which are developed in other Coherent divisions.

Coherent Scotland is based at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow and is a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., a global leader in the manufacture of materials, networking equipment and laser products. We are housed in a purpose-built facility with research and development, manufacturing, and marketing all on one site.

We have a friendly, business-orientated work environment and great staff facilities within our modern building, including as an on-site cafeteria. In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a contributory pension scheme, subsidised private health care and free life assurance. However, if work-life balance is important to you, you'll also be pleased to know that we operate flexible core hours which provide the opportunity to start your weekend early.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting into R& D, this role is for a Systems Design Engineer to co-ordinate system design primarily from the perspective of the underlying and customer-facing control system.

This opening comes at a time of exciting growth for the Company with an opportunity to join a multidiscipline engineering team and shape the next generation of cutting-edge laser products.

You will work as part of the development team from the feasibility phase through the full manufacturing release cycle. Successful candidates will develop a level of understanding that spans across the system design to become a vital expert in the laser system.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES .

• Ownership of control system design reliability analysis, including documented failure mode analysis.
• Analysis of system adherence to safety standards.
• Critically reviewing design choices with the needs of all stakeholders considered from the engineering team, through production to the customer and field support.
• Working with prototype systems and critically looking for any improvements through both empirical and paper-based detailed analysis.
• Leading or actively being involved in root cause analysis of any failures that occur in early manufacturing cycle.
• Working closely with team members especially optical, software and electronics teams.
• Acting as the technology conduit between the software / electronics group and the optical teams.
• Owning a synoptic view of the system design whilst being part of the teams which perform the detail developments.
• Troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for prototype units through the development process.
• Contributing to troubleshooting and coordinating corrective actions for manufacturing or field issues on production released systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Physics or Engineering or similar BSc degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience of strong problem solving skills to investigate cross-discipline issues with some root-cause analysis methodology.
• Tenacious approach to problem solving with a desire to get to the demonstratable root of the problem.
• Demonstratable experience of problem solving of electronics / software / optical issues.
• General understanding of electronics and control systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and manage priorities.
• Detail-oriented, able to take general instructions and seek out all the elements needed to complete the assigned tasks.
• Ability to drive a project within the organisation.
• Comfortable to work on your own to investigate issues outside of comfort zone.
• Working with teams with competing needs and ability to describe complex technologies across disciplines.
• Ownership of control system design requirements. Taking information from other disciplines (mainly optical) and defining system functional block diagrams, design constraints and control algorithms.
• Working with design personnel to adapt requirements and carry out final testing.

Prefered Additional Skills

• A detailed understanding of some aspects of laser designs. These could include ultrashort laser pulses, mode-locking techniques, UV generation, fiber laser systems, solid state laser oscillators and amplifiers.
• Coding using a text-based coding language (e.g., Python, #, MATLAB) for data analysis or instrumentation control.
• Basic electronics knowledge.

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated problem solving and work prioritisation skills.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end-users, management, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organisational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

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 WorkCoherent 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. Come Join Us!

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