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Coherent Corp. · 21 hours ago

Lead Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. They are seeking a Lead Engineer responsible for opto-electrical and RF design, focusing on high-speed fiber optic sub-assemblies and working closely with suppliers and internal teams to enhance product reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is opto-electrical/rf design and characterization of fiber optic sub-assemblies, primarily >100 Gbit/s and higher with focus on coherent transmission

Experience with various simulation modeling tools, such as SW, HFSS, ADS, CST, Matlab, Zemax, etc

Work closely with both internal and external suppliers to develop the necessary active components (SiPh PICs, InP components, drivers, TIAs, analog ICs, etc.)

Identify and drive reliability, performance and yield improvement projects

Interface with internal customers, in both NPI and production organizations

Qualification

Opto-electrical designHigh-speed optical transceiversSimulation modeling toolsOptomechanical designLaboratory measurement skillsAnalytical problem-solvingAdvanced packaging experienceHands-on technical backgroundCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

B.S. with 5 years of related experience, or M.S. with 2 years, or Ph.D

Expertise on high-speed optoelectronic and RF components – designs, specifications, characterization, performance, and qualification

Solid foundation of understanding for high-speed optical transceivers

Optomechanical design

Strong laboratory measurement skills required (optical and electrical lab measurements), including script-based test automation

Strong collaborative and communications skills are required for interactions with customers, with the design, process, and manufacturing teams

Strong analytical problem-solving skills for product design and debug

Hands-on technical background in optical transceiver designs – CW and tunable lasers, Silicon Photonics, DSP, driver, TIA, PCB/PCBA, pluggable and co-packaged optics, electrical and optical packaging

Experience in advanced packaging of electrical and/or optical devices (flip-chip, BGA, fiber array attachment)

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards

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

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp

Preferred

M.S. preferred

Ph.D. a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Comprehensive career development platform

Company

Coherent Corp.

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

Founded in 1971

Saxonburg, PA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.coherent.com

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