Coherent Corp. is hiring: Sr. Principal Hardware Engineer in Horsham

Overview

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Base pay range

$108,020.00/yr - $216,040.00/yr

Responsibilities

• New product development – 70%: Electrical design throughout feasibility study, solution simulation and verification, schematic creation, BOM management, PCBA bring-up, function verification test including signal integrity checks for key signals and test report generation. Collaborate with manufacturing to develop electrical functional tests. Provide customer technical support. Work with NPI and Test Engineering teams to transfer design to manufacture.
• Legacy Sustaining – 20%: RMA investigations and implementation of corrective actions. Manage part EOL or part shortage in mass production, suggest alternatives, perform verification and ECO to introduction of parts.
• Technical Development – 10%: Improve product density by identifying technologies to reduce power consumption and reduce PCBA area. Coach junior hardware engineers.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. degree or above in electronics engineering, telecommunications
• 8+ years of board-level or system-level hardware design experience in telecommunications or embedded systems
• Proven expertise in high-speed digital circuit design, with hands-on experience developing telecom line cards
• Strong skills in analog circuit simulation and practical implementation
• Experience in designing high sensitivity optical signal detection circuits
• Solid background in FPGA-based control system circuit design, including interface and logic integration
• Experience with EDFA (Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier), OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), or OCM (Optical Channel Monitor) products is a strong plus

Skills

• Familiar with hardware circuit design tools such as Orcad and Cadence Allegro
• Deep understanding of hardware design and engineering process (PCB and PCBA) and quality control
• Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-cultural and global team environments
• Excellent teamwork, self-motivated and responsible

Working Conditions

• May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment
• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours

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 up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

Safety & Compliance

All employees are required to follow 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 ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to the company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of the position: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact talentacquisition@coherent.com.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.