Development Program - Laser Engineer

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Position Details

Synrad creates Manufacturing and Laser Engineers using a development program called "14 Wolves". This program trains the future leaders of Synrad. Candidates with no laser experience will be taught to build, align, test, use, and design lasers. Engineering, manufacturing, and business skills covered in the program are: Laser manufacturing, Engineering Change process, Project Management, Quality Control, and Continuous Improvement best practices.

The program's first year involves working on the production team, rotating through laser tube assembly, laser assembly, laser alignment, and Quality Control.

The second year, the candidate puts their laser knowledge to use by leading engineering changes, participating in process improvement through Kaizen, and project management to improve Synrad's products and processes.

R&D team, contributing to the design, implementation and testing of complex laser based products under the guidance and supervision of a staff scientist. They will participate in new product development projects and the support of the existing product.

Primary Responsibilities

Initial Learnings (1-2 years):

• Mechanical Assembly
• Optics Assembly and pre-alignment
• Laser Tube Processing
• Electronic Assy
• RF Tuning
• Laser Alignment
• Laser Testing
• Quality Control

Advancing Learnings:

• Manufacturing process documentation
• Problem solving
• Continuous improvement best practices
• Conducts experimental tests and computer simulations.
• Collects and documents accurate and conclusive test data.
• Analyze technical data and draw conclusions from the analysis.
• Generate clear and concise reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop an understanding of the state of the art in the field of lasers (such as plasma physics, optics or RF excitation).
• Work as part of a team (both R&D and cross-functional). Work with other departments (Production, Sourcing, Applications Engineering etc.) to resolve technical issues.
• Work on assigned tasks without detailed supervision (levels II and III).
• Design and assembles experimental models and prototypes involving opto-electro-mechanical, laser, vacuum and other equipment and facilities.
• Maintains high standards of workmanship and workplace safety.
• Understanding Laser Physics and Laser Engineering principles and concepts
• Ability to conduct tests and experiments involving lasers
• Familiarity with scientific computing related to lasers and optics
• Laser Physics , Electro-Magnetism, Plasma Physics, Thermal Physics.
• Geometric and Gaussian (Physical) Optics. Optical design and analysis.
• Experience with laser test & alignment equipment, and metrology methods.

*Length of steps of the program are based on the individual

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

• BA/BS/MS Degree in Physics, Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/ Engineering, or Chemistry
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm to learn (curiosity)
• Demonstrated leadership
• Strong self-motivation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to stay focused in a high-pressure environment, can do attitude
• Experience with hand tools
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  

Travel Requirements

• None
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and Standing while performing duties
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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