Coherent

Senior Principal Optoelectronics Engineer

Coherent$145K — $175K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS/PhD in engineering or science discipline with 5+ years relevant experience
  • Proficient in semiconductor laser design and silicon photonics
  • Familiarity with CPO, optical transceivers, or components
  • Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management
  • Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Design and model silicon photonics lasers using III-V gain materials
  • Collaborate with material teams to optimize laser performance and prepare manufacturing samples
  • Engage with design teams to define parameters and simulate performance
  • Work with foundries on integration, fabrication, and testing of lasers
  • Coordinate with Product Line and R&D Management to meet development schedules
  • Guide CPO/NPO products through R&D NPI Phase Gate process
  • Travel for supplier engagement and design improvement activities

Benefits

  • On-site work environment fostering collaboration
  • Opportunities for occasional travel to enhance project engagement
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate executive needs
  • Regular training on safety and compliance standards
  • Participation in quality management initiatives related to industry standards
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Model and design silicon photonics based laser with III-V gain materials, including InP Quantum Well (QW) and GaAs Quantum Dot (QD).
  • Work closely with III-V gain material teams in characterizing laser gain material parameters, optimizing device performance, and preparing samples for laser manufacturing.
  • Work closely with silicon photonics design teams in defining laser parameters, simulating laser performance, and working out silicon photonics laser processing procedures.
  • Collaborate with foundries and process teams in III_V integration onto silicon, laser fabrication, testing, problem solving, and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with Product Line Management and R&D Management to generate development schedules that achieve key project milestones, NPI deliverables, business requirements, and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage CPO/NPO products through R&D NPI Phase Gate process, meet NPI deliverable, and deliver qualified products to the global Operations team.
  • Light travel for development activities: supplier engagement, design improvement, process development, and problem solving.

Education & Experience
  • MS/PhD in an engineering or science discipline plus 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with semiconductor laser design and silicon photonics.
  • Experience with CPO, optical transceivers or components desirable.
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Product Lifecycle Management processes
  • Experience of managing cross-functional teams successfully, interacting with a broad range of functions, skills, cultures, and personalities.


Skills & Other Requirements
  • Previous experience as an engineer in laser and silicon photonics R&D.
  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and risk management skills.
  • Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong multi-disciplinary background is essential.


Working Conditions
  • This position is on-site full time.
  • May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
  • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
  • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
  • May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

Physical Requirements
  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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