Coherent

Lead Optical Component Engineer

Coherent • $120K — $145K *
Sunnyvale, CA 94087In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS or MS in optics, physics, or related technical fields.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience.
  • Multidisciplinary background in optics, physics, or materials science; optical engineering preferred.
  • Familiarity with telecom fibers, cables, connectors, and passive optical components.
  • Proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Zemax experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop optical components for Optical Communication Systems (OCS).
  • Perform optical simulations and modeling to validate designs.
  • Identify and qualify component suppliers and vendors.
  • Develop detailed component specifications to meet performance and cost targets.
  • Lead component-level qualification activities and establish quality control processes.
  • Provide technical support and root cause failure analysis for optical components.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and enhance technical expertise through professional development.

Benefits

  • Good office working conditions with potential clean-room environment exposure.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in industry forums and conferences.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and develop optical components for Optical Communication Systems (OCS).
  • Perform optical simulations, modeling, and performance analyses to validate designs.
  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify component suppliers and vendors.
  • Develop detailed component specifications that meet performance, quality, reliability, and cost targets.
  • Lead component-level qualification activities and establish incoming inspection and quality control processes.
  • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and root cause failure analysis for optical components and systems.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in optical engineering and related fields. Continuously enhance technical expertise through training, professional development, and participation in industry forums and conferences.


Education & Experience
  • BS or MS in optics/physics or related technical fields.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience.

Skills
  • Multidisciplinary background field in optics, Physics, Materials science etc., Optical engineering is preferred
  • Familiar with telecom fibers, cables, connectors, passive optical components , coating etc.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
  • Ability to read, learn and analyze complex materials and processes, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
  • Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
  • Ability to search, locate and work proactively with external suppliers in the areas of his/her expertise to engage other capabilities into the project tasks involved in.
  • Effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
  • Ability to teach and train others within the work group.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email, internet access and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.
  • Zemax experience is a plus.

Working Conditions
  • Good office working conditions. Could work in a Class 10000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves for optical component test.

Physical Requirements
  • Able to move light equipment and tooling (

Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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