Field Applications Engineer

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide application, test, and quality support for key customers in the Seattle area for Coherent's optical communications products, primarily optical transceivers / transponders / active optical cables. Position is based in the Seattle metro area.
• Support customer qualifications of Coherent products. Emphasis on handling issues associated with meeting customer performance and reliability requirements.
• Engage in discussion with customers and respond to direct technical inquiries
• Drive customer product test and reliability requirements through the internal Coherent organization
• Write Application Notes and white papers relevant to product application and test and for sales and customer distribution
• Prepare and deliver product application presentations to customers and internal organization as appropriate
• Analyze customer specifications and establish gap analyses
• Provide customer system design feedback to both marketing and engineering
• Provide occasional technical and customer support at trade shows as needed
• Work as a team member with other FAEs worldwide
• Some travel may be required as global conditions permit

Education & Experience

Skills

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and 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 Corp. :

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm - 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 talentacquisition@coherent.com.

About Us

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.