Coherent Corp. · 20 hours ago
Machine Learning Operations Contractor
Fremont, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50/hr - $101/hr
2+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, seeking a Machine Learning Operations Contractor to enhance semiconductor laser design and manufacturing through AI/ML. The role focuses on developing and deploying models to improve yield, screening accuracy, and design optimization.
AerospaceIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingNavigationSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Enhance data pipelines across wafer processes, die-level test, and experimentation
Develop supervised and unsupervised models for yield prediction and performance screening
The ideal candidate will be proficient in data pre-processing, feature extraction, dimensionality reduction, clustering, classification, and regression
Experience with NN architectures such as CNNs, AEs, GANs and with ensemble learning methods including gradient boosting and random forests is preferred
Apply model selection to identify effective approaches and validate models using known techniques
Integrate domain knowledge from semiconductor laser physics into ML models for improved interpretability
Familiarity with inverse design concepts is a plus
Work closely with photonics researchers and process engineers to align ML approaches with experimental and production objectives and quantify cost-benefit analysis
Document methodologies, model performance, and research findings clearly
Provide regular updates and deliverables to project stakeholders
Qualification
Required
B.S. with 5-year industry experience or M.S./ Ph.D. with 2-year industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Photonics, or related field
Proven track record in AI/ML deployment and integration within high visibility projects
Expertise with ML frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
Proficiency in both Python and C/C++ programming data structures for performance optimization
Experience in high-performance ML inference (LibTorch, CUDA, ONNX)
Experience with cloud-based ML platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps platforms such as Kubernetes
Ability to visualize and communicate insights effectively
Preferred
Experience with NN architectures such as CNNs, AEs, GANs and with ensemble learning methods including gradient boosting and random forests
Integrate domain knowledge from semiconductor laser physics into ML models for improved interpretability
Familiarity with inverse design concepts is a plus
Background in photonics, semiconductor devices, or manufacturing yield optimization is a strong plus
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.44BKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO
Leadership Team
Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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