R&D Software Engineer with focus on Automation - System Maintenance & Further Development (m/f/d)

Coherent empowers market innovators to shape the future through breakthrough technologies, ranging from materials to complete systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers across a wide variety of applications in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Coherent is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and operates research and development, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide.

Job Description

Coherent empowers market innovators to shape the future through breakthrough technologies, ranging from materials to complete systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers across a wide variety of applications in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Coherent is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and operates research and development, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide.

Our leading technology is built on the deep knowledge and extensive experience of our employees. This awareness is a central element of our corporate culture, which is characterized by openness and communication and promotes trusted collaboration. Every individual contributes valuable expertise and a strong sense of responsibility to the company’s success. The passion and commitment of our team are the driving force behind our business.

Responsibilities

• Continuously develop and maintain existing software applications for robot-assisted laser manufacturing based on established software architectures.
• Contribute to the development of processes and algorithms for the alignment of optical components used in laser assembly.
• Support the selection of automation hardware (motion control/robotics, digital/analog I/O, measurement technology) and participate in the development of software modules for their control.
• Conduct tests and analyses to evaluate the feasibility of solution approaches and take part in feasibility studies as well as the development of prototypes and products.
• Be part of various project teams responsible for analyzing and introducing hardware components for the automated (micro-) assembly of optical assemblies and lasers.

Skills & Qualifications

• Successfully completed degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a comparable field.
• Experience with LabVIEW, C#, and Python is desirable.
• Confident handling of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience working with database systems.
• Very good German and English skills in both written and spoken form.
• Analytical and structured working style combined with strong solution-oriented thinking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and structured onboarding during the first 6 months, including a mentor to ensure fast integration into the team.
• Attractive prospects for personal and professional development.
• A technically exciting environment in a growing industry.
• Flexible working hours.
• Modern, newly built company premises with a well-equipped cafeteria.
• EGYM Wellpass with access to fitness and yoga studios, swimming pools, and more.
• Subsidized health initiatives and sports events.
• Additional accident insurance and company pension scheme.
• Employee stock benefit program.
• JobRad – opportunity for bicycle leasing.
• Easy accessibility by car and public transportation, as well as free employee parking including charging stations.
• Location advantage: proximity to the Baltic Sea.

Contact Information

Have we sparked your interest? Would you like to contribute to the success of the company as part of our great team? Then we look forward to receiving your application. Please apply with your complete and meaningful application documents (including a cover letter), stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectations, directly via the button below. Do you still have questions? Julia will be happy to assist you by phone at .