Senior Software Engineer, Data Processing - Consol Partners : Job Details

Product, Technology Development, and Program Management (60%)

• Design and deploy new thermal and thermoelectric products with limited manager supervision to meet or exceed customer technical requirements.
• Conceive of and perform thermal-mechanical design / modeling analyses using internal TE design software and Ansys Mechanical.
• Verify model and design results for accuracy through first-law principles and empirical testing.
• Manage assigned projects independently to ensure adherence to delivery dates and budgets.
• Utilize application tools (spreadsheets, modeling tools, product management processes) effectively to meet schedule targets.
• Follow the Product Development Process and maintain project statuses in the Phase Gate development tool.
• Participate in internal and external Quality audits.
• Identify and communicate technical and schedule risks proactively, working to resolve issues before they arise.
• Propose and champion product-related technology development projects.
• Communicate design and testing results via reports, memos, presentations, and training sessions.
• Provide project status updates during weekly engineering meetings.
• Support team members in completing tasks independently and on time.
• Follow and update internal engineering design guidelines as needed.
• Contribute to improving engineering design tools.
• Assist in identifying causes and proposing resolutions for Return Goods and Failure Analysis issues.
• Respond to product reliability and qualification requests, author reliability reports/data, and manage testing.
• Participate in problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams for complex issues.
• Engage in manufacturing floor activities during prototype builds and testing.
• Develop hands-on familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g., dicing, metallization, soldering) and laboratory equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, IR cameras).
• Coordinate with Procurement and external suppliers to ensure parts meet technical and quality standards.

Business Operations and Product Sales (30%)

• Develop, review, and publish costing for new NPI products.
• Support sales through opportunity requests, customer calls, and visits.
• Travel nationally and internationally to support manufacturing and customer needs.
• Communicate professionally with external customers, representing Coherent positively.
• Promote high standards of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and quality.
• Collaborate effectively with our Vietnam manufacturing team and Asian Design Center, including participating in scheduled calls.

Intellectual Property (5%)

• Apply standard technologies to new products and document developments for patent considerations.
• Develop knowledge of product performance differences and publish technical reports.

Personal Development (5%)

• Review and update yearly goals with your manager.
• Participate in training, conferences, and workshops.
• Follow company policies, especially regarding ergonomics and housekeeping.

Education & Experience

• Technical Degree, BS or higher in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or related fields.
• At least 5+ years in thermal management design, analysis, and related disciplines; experience with thermoelectric preferred.
• Experience in product design, project management, and working within global teams.
• Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis) and export compliance (ITAR, EAR).

Skills & Other Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office, 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), modeling software (ANSYS preferred), and project management tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Working Conditions

• Work may range from office to manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working around chemicals and machinery, following safety protocols.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary or stand/sit for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and communicate effectively.
• Attend safety training and follow health and safety procedures, including PPE use.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with ISO standards and ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible work environment.

Culture Commitment

• Uphold ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations due to disability, contact us as indicated.