Electronics technician Jobs in Newark, NJ

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Proficiency with general purpose test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) is required
• Experience with RF test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.) is desired.
• A wide variety of assembly and fabrication experience is also desirable including proficiency with typical tools for electronic, electrical, and mechanical assembly.
• Experience with soldering and rework of board mounted electronic components (thru-hole and surface mount) is desired Education & Experience
• Professional experience with electronics manufacturing and test
• H.S. Diploma required + Associate degree, technical degree or military training preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in RF electronics systems preferred.
• 3 - 5 Years of experience assembling laser-based automation systems (nice to have)
• Mind-set to constantly pursue the basic understanding or root cause of problems and to continually improve.
• Detail oriented with well refined troubleshooting skills and techniques while working under minimal supervision.
• Self-motivation and the ability to maintain effectiveness in working several tasks in parallel while bringing each to conclusion, in a timely manner.
• Personal time management, project management, and organizational skills. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp. : 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .Coherent 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! Note to recruiters and employment agencies : We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary : Coherent, Inc. has an immediate opening for an electronics technician to join the R&D technical staff of the CO2 Laser business unit located in Bloomfield, CT. This individual will be an integral part of Coherent's existing RF and electronics design team consisting of a number of experienced engineers. In this position, this individual will aid in the design and development of diagnostics, controls, and other critical analog and digital circuitry which is embedded in the RF power supply. This electronics technician may occasionally assist assembly and testing of engineering prototype units for customer evaluation. Occasionally this individual will also be required to support existing products by performing failure analysis, troubleshooting existing designs, evaluating design improvements, and providing production support. This position will require hands-on work in the laboratory on a broad range of electronics systems.