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Coherent Corp. · 1 day ago

Senior Fiber Optic Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$92K/yr - $150K/yr
date5+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. They are seeking a Senior Fiber Optic Engineer to analyze and design optical alignment tooling and fixtures, while maintaining and repairing equipment in a clean room environment.

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Responsibilities

Equipment, instruments, and various optical alignment tooling and fixture selections
Equipment, instrument installation, calibration, maintenance and repair
Analyze complex optical alignment processes, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions
Design and implement fiber optical alignment tooling and fixture
Keep up with the latest fiber optic testing and packaging technologies

Qualification

Fiber optic engineeringMechanical designSolidWorksOptical testing instrumentsConnector inspectionProject managementClean room protocolsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Must have a strong background in engineering science
Minimum of 5 years of experience in fiber optical components, devices and sub-system manufacturing
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong project management skills, with ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives
Work independently in mechanical design with SolidWorks and other software
Ability to search, locate and work proactively with external resources to ensure that projects proceed as planned
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
Proficient in connector surface cleaning and inspection processes. Familiar with various connector end-face cleaning tools and testing instruments
Proficient in using Laser source, Optical power meters, OSA, OTDR, Scramblers, and other common fiber optic instruments
Familiarity with clean room protocols, ESD protection, and contamination control
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Company

Coherent Corp.

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Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.coherent.com/

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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