
Lead Test Engineer
Coherent Corp.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fremont • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,625 - $172,250 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
test system configurationsilicon photonic ICsoptical characterizationelectrical characterizationdebuggingroot cause analysisautomation solutionsautomated test developmentscriptingoptical measurements
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedtask management