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Coherent Corp. · 1 day ago

IC Applications Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
money$71K/yr - $116K/yr
date10+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. They are seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Lab Engineer to evaluate leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits, perform lab maintenance, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

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Responsibilities

PCBA soldering, testing and bring-up
Laboratory equipment tracking, maintenance and assembly
Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
Evaluation of leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits
Setup and maintain hardware/software for performing visual inspection, semiconductor wafer/die handling and packaging & labeling
Excellent understanding of ESD and cleanroom practices to ensure compliance

Qualification

PCBA solderingRF/mmwave Laboratory equipmentOptical fiber experiencePythonTest equipment knowledgeCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Associate or Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or High School with 10+ year of relevant experience
Hands-on experience with PCBA soldering
Excellent PCBA soldering, testing and bring-up skills
Experience in maintaining RF/mmwave Laboratory equipment
Maintain good inventory and calibration records
Help with testing of leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits
Basic understanding of lab equipment such as PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs, SMUs and other test equipment is used in the validation of high-speed ICs
Generate high-quality work instructions in MS Word for packaging and labeling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills and strong ability to independently own and drive projects
Self-motivated with innovative thinking
Excellent understanding of ESD and cleanroom practices to ensure compliance

Preferred

Experience with measurement automation in Python is a plus
Experience with optical fiber preferred
Basic knowhow of Python, Git/GitHub is desirable

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.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.coherent.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
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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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