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Coherent Corp. · 22 hours ago

Principal Engineer

Coherent Corp. is a leader in the optoelectronic device industry, focusing on pioneering advancements in Silicon Photonics. As the Principal Product Engineer, you will lead product engineering for high-power CW laser technologies, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration into existing systems.

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Responsibilities

Product Engineering Leadership: Oversee the entire product engineering lifecycle for high-power CW lasers, ensuring optimal performance and yield
Manufacturing Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing teams to enhance processes and address production challenges directly on-site
Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate with Product Development Engineers to ensure smooth transitions of new products into production
Data Analysis: Utilize statistical methods to analyze reliability and test data, identifying trends and potential issues to improve product quality
Team Collaboration: Collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams, promoting a culture of innovation and collaborative success

Qualification

Data analysisProduct engineeringLeadership skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Master's degree or higher in Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
At minimum 10 years' of industrial experience in product engineering, preferably with a focus on semiconductor lasers or related optoelectronic devices such as photodiodes, semiconductor optical modulators, and semiconductor optical amplifiers
Proficient in data analysis and statistical evaluation related to product engineering
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex projects and diverse teams
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing and preempting issues
Willingness to travel frequently to manufacturing sites
Excellent communication skills, essential for effective teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time

Benefits

Competitive compensation program
Comprehensive career development platform

Company

Coherent Corp.

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Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.44B
Key Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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