Lead Test Engineer

Coherent Corp.

Lead Test Engineer responsible for testing silicon photonic integrated circuits at Coherent Corp. Requires extensive laboratory experience in photonics and automation solutions.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeFremont • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,625 - $172,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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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