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Automation Engineer

Coherent · Wilsonville, OR

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Coherent (industrial) in Wilsonville, OR. A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Robotics, Automation, Tooling, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $129k–$245k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 14 controls engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 13 other live controls postings in Oregon.

Experience asked
Less than usual (5+ vs 6+)

Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 86%
  • PLC 50%
  • ✓ Python 29%
  • New product launch 21%
  • ✓ Tooling 21%
  • ✓ Robotics 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Coherent in Wilsonville

3 other open roles at this site.

Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Participate in the design of complex assembly stations that combine precise, repeatable component placement, active alignment, and metrology of laser beams.
  • ◆Develop Labview-based software applications to assemble, align and test laser systems.
  • ◆Develop Labview-based and python software applications to calibrate and test lasers and laser measurement devices.
  • ◆Simulate and program robot arms for assembly automation.
  • ◆Develop applications to collect and store critical data to a database.
  • ◆Provide regular detailed schedule and cost estimates for project tasks.
  • ◆Deliver project tasks on schedule.
  • ◆Work with engineering team members to define and optimize testing requirements.
  • ◆Participate in technical reviews.
  • ◆Develop test plans to validate and assess the quality of applications.
  • ◆Provide support and updates for legacy Labview application software.
  • ◆Work closely with engineers to validate and debug designs.
  • ◆Work well as team member and independently.

Background and Education

  • ✓BSME, BSEE or BSCS minimum. MS preferred.
  • ✓5+ years of test and assembly system development experience in the following areas:
  • ✓Developing tooling and assembly processes to build products to sub-micron precision.
  • ✓Simulating and programming robot arm for assembly automation.
  • ✓Using vision systems and software applications to actively align laser systems.
  • ✓Deploying cameras and/or sensors to determine laser beam quality metrology.
  • ✓Writing Labview apps to run assembly processes and collect data.
  • ✓Writing Labview and pyhton apps to test with and calibrate sensing equipment.
  • ✓Writing software applications to interface with databases.
  • ✓A working knowledge of laser safety.

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 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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Personal Characteristics

  • •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • •Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
  • •Strong leadership ability including project management.
  • •System-level thinking combined with strong attention to detail.

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