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Molex · 5 hours ago

Senior Laser Engineer - Optical Solutions

positionFremont, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$200K/yr - $300K/yr
date15+ years exp

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry, providing high-performing wavelength management solutions. The Senior Laser Engineer will focus on the performance and reliability of semiconductor lasers, collaborating with various engineering teams and managing vendor communications.

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Responsibilities

Selection of semiconductor lasers used in our products together with product design teams
FMEA for lasers during new product development
Manage performance and reliability requirements for lasers
Work with engineering teams and supply-chain team to manage and maintain laser suppliers’ quality of work and qualification status including supplier audits
Lead failure analysis, vendor communication and customer communication in case of laser failure
Manage roadmap and strategy for lasers in our products
Develop and train internal laser know-how
Provide technical support for process engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians

Qualification

Semiconductor lasersLaser reliabilityFailure mode analysisLaser performance testingVendor communicationTechnical supportTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree in Laser Engineering, Physics, Photonics or related technical field
At least 15 years of industry experience with semiconductor lasers
Excellent understanding and extensive experience with semiconductor laser reliability including physics, tests, analysis, analytical tools and industry standards
Experience and track records of failure mode analysis and resolution of semiconductor lasers' performance and reliability issues
Experienced in creating specifications of semiconductor lasers
Wide knowledge about current semiconductor lasers' industry trends
Experience or knowledge in design, fabrication, testing, or productization of semiconductor lasers
Strong hands-on experience with laser performance and reliability tests
Experience of communication with vendors and customers

Preferred

PhD

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Molex

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Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
dateFounded in 1938
location
Lisle, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.molex.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2013-09-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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Martin Slark
CEO
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Demond johns
Founder
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