Coherent Corp.

Lead Test Engineer

Coherent Corp.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: FremontCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $100,625 - $172,250 per year

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About the role

  • Lead the testing of new PICs, providing test summaries while maintaining data traceability.
  • Lead the configuration, setup, and qualification of test systems for silicon photonic ICs, including optical and electrical characterization platforms.
  • Perform hands-on debugging and root cause analysis for test anomalies, and data inconsistencies.
  • Continuously evaluate and implement automation solutions to increase test efficiency and reduce operator intervention.
  • Drive improvement projects aimed at enhancing test robustness, and repeatability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on laboratory experience in photonics, semiconductor, or optoelectronic device testing.
  • Deep familiarity with lab instrumentation such as Lasers, Power Meters, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and Probe Cards.
  • Proven expertise in automated test development, including scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or similar) for optical and electrical measurements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliver on schedule.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
test system configurationsilicon photonic ICsoptical characterizationelectrical characterizationdebuggingroot cause analysisautomation solutionsautomated test developmentscriptingoptical measurements
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedtask management