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Electrical Assembly Technician

Coherent Corp.
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026 CLOSED ON 2/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Assembly Technician position at Coherent Corp.?

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • PCBA soldering
  • PCBA testing and bring-up
  • Equipment assembly
  • Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
  • Maintain good production record

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Basic reading and math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
  • 3 years of experience in electronics
  • Experience with optical fiber preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team based environment
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

  • Sufficient PCBA soldering skills
  • Ability to do basic electrical measurement
  • Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques working with the Engineering team
  • Ability to solve problems & make correct decisions in short timeframes, oftentimes with minimal supervision
  • Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
  • Handle special assignments with speed and effectiveness

Working Conditions

  • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
  • May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate business needs

Physical Requirements

  • Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

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 .


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.

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