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Test Technician

COHERENT

Wilsonville, ORFull-time$30.28–40.88/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.28–40.88/hr
Location
Wilsonville, OR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Laser & Photonics Test Technician sets up, calibrates, tests, aligns, and troubleshoots laser modules, electronic circuits, optical components, and mechanical assemblies. The role supports sub-assembly and final system testing, rework, technical reporting, and inventory and work order management. It uses laboratory equipment and software to test products and calibrate systems, while supporting Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laser TestingElectronic Circuit TestingMechanical Assembly TestingOptical Component TestingTechnical ReportingLaser EquipmentMonochromatorsOpticsDMM/DVMsArbitrary Waveform GeneratorsPower SuppliesOscilloscopesLabViewCurrent SourcesLaser Beam AnalyzersOptical Power MetersLeanContinuous Improvement

Full job description

The Laser & Photonics Test Technician is responsible for the setup, calibration, testing, alignment, and troubleshooting of laser modules, electronic circuits, optical components, and mechanical assemblies. This role supports both sub-assembly and final system testing, ensuring products meet performance, quality, and safety standards. The technician works extensively with free-space optical components and advanced electronic/laser laboratory equipment.

As a Test Technician, you will be involved in the following:

  • Perform the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of laser modules, electronic circuits, and mechanical assemblies.

  • Work with free-space optical components - test and troubleshoots assemblies and/or final systems.

  • May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.

  • Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.

  • Operate computer systems for testing of product and report writing.

  • Use lasers, monochromators, optics, DMM/DVMs, arbitrary waveform generators, power supplies, oscilloscopes, LabView software, current sources, laser beam analyzers, optical power meters, and other proprietary tools to perform tests and calibrations.

  • Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

  • Contribute to control of inventory and work order management.

Working Conditions

  • Manufacturing and/or cleanroom workstation

  • Day shift with flexible start schedule

Physical Requirements

  • Standing and/or sitting workstation

  • Lifting 5-10 pounds regularly

Safety Requirements

  • PPE including ESD smock, ESD foot-grounding straps, and safety glasses

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 [email protected] .

ABOUT US

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.

Job Identification: 2015223

Degree Level: Some College

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $30.28 - $40.88 per hour

LinkedIn: #LI-JF1

How this job compares

Set against the 785 open Test Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30.28–40.88/hr
  • US median$28–36/hr366 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $35.58/hr, is 11% above the US median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of Test Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 785 open Test Technician jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Test Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (552 postings).
Education
6 of the 785 open Test Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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