Product Engineer

Product, Technology Development and Program Management [70%]


* The Product Development of new TE cooler-based Systems which are conceived, proposed, and promoted in support of Coherent strategic technical objectives, is done on schedule and on budget.


* Evolutionary and revolutionary products and processes are lead and managed, that support customer requirements and Coherent strategic technical and sales objectives.


* Program management of customer funded development projects.

Includes leading/organizing cross-functional teams to support deliverables and schedules.


* Perform product costing analysis.


* Internal modeling/design capabilities are clearly understood including the bounds and limitations of use.

Includes the ability to model/design thermoelectric modules using both internal custom software and Ansys Mechanical (both steady-state and transient operation).


* New, complex heat exchanger product design concepts that provide innovative design solutions are created and analyzed


* New manufacturing processes and materials as alternative to standard machining of aluminum and copper are conceived and researched.


* Application tools (spreadsheets, MathCAD, IcePak, ANSYS, etc.) are developed and utilized, creating value and optimized solutions.


* Modeling/designing/optimizing thermoelectric systems (cold plates/TEC/Heat sink sub-assemblies) with pertinent CFD packages (Fluent, Qfin).


* Support internal development programs that integrate advanced data analytics, AI and machine learning into CTS proprietary TE design software.

This includes creating custom Python code to support integration and implementation efforts.


* Phase Gate and QRB processes are effectively utilized to transition new products and processes into engineering and manufacturing organizations.


* Manufacturing design guidelines are understood, actively reviewed and improvements proposed.


* Work group is represented in special problem-solving sessions addressing complex problems.


* On-floor manufacturing support of assigned system product builds as needed.


* Develop test protocols for TE systems as needed in support of qualification, reliability, and performance testing.


* Perform and oversee hands-on experiments and performance testing in laboratory environment in support of assigned programs.


* Interact with CTS global Vietnam manufacturing team to transition projects to manufacturing.

Includes participation in weekly, evening conference calls with the CTS Vietnam production and R&D teams as needed.


* Travel to customer sites and Coherent overseas factories to support program and organizational goals.


* Lead R&D initiatives as needed in support of new products and processes.

Business Operations/Product Sales [10%]


* Portray a positive image of Coherent to co-workers, external customers, and the public.


* Externally and internally funded research and/or development program...