Coherent

Senior Firmware Engineer

Coherent • $120K — $145K *
Fremont, CA 94536In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required.
  • 5 years of related experience preferred.
  • Solid foundation in digital circuit design essential.
  • Deep understanding of microcontrollers (MCUs) necessary.
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop firmware under senior engineering guidance.
  • Develop and maintain embedded firmware for STMicroelectronics microcontrollers using C++.
  • Create GUIs and test tools using Python or other languages for firmware validation.
  • Utilize lab equipment to troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for circuit design and system testing.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of firmware architecture and testing procedures.

Benefits

  • Good office working conditions with occasional clean-room environment.
  • Adherence to site EHS procedures and corporate safety standards.
  • Potential involvement in ISO quality and environmental management systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and develop firmware under the guidance of senior engineering team members.
  • Develop and maintain embedded firmware for STMicroelectronics (ST) microcontrollers using C++.
  • Create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and test tools using Python or other programming languages to support firmware validation and debugging.
  • Utilize laboratory equipment, including logic analyzers and oscilloscopes, to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and firmware issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support circuit design, integration, and system-level testing.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of firmware architecture, code development, test procedures, and validation results.


Education & Experience
  • MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical fields.
  • 5 years of related experience is preferred

Skills
  • Solid foundation in digital circuit design,
  • Deep understanding of MCUs.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks effectively.
  • Ability to learn and apply new technologies and tools to develop innovative solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Working Conditions
  • Good office working conditions. Occasionally required to work in a Class 10000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves

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
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* Ladders Estimates

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