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Coherent Corp.

Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Coherent Corp., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

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Coherent Corp. Base pay range

$100,625.00/yr - $172,250.00/yr Job Description

Develop silicon photonic integrated circuits for datacom applications. The candidate will work with the broad engineering team to develop DR and FR silicon PICs. Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Design and optimization of various active and passive photonic devices Drive PIC layout activities, floor‑planning, waveguide and electrical routing Partner with transceiver module design teams in developing next‑generation photonic integrated circuits (PICs) Collaborate with test engineering team to plan and execute opto‑electronic characterization of the PICs Measurement data analysis, design validation, data correlation, model verification Work with quality engineers to create test and qualification plans Work with the foundries to define and optimize the device structures and processes Education & Experience

PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field 2 years of industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III‑V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits Skills

Strong experience in photonic integrated circuits design CAD tools Strong tapeout experience with photonics foundries Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization, from components such as high‑speed modulators/PDs, and subsystems including PCB/TIA/driver/optical components, to transceiver systems 5 years of experience in testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices and modules Excellent experience of design/optimization of high‑speed opto‑electronic devices (modulators, photodetectors, lasers) Good knowledge of high‑speed analog circuitry (TIA, modulator drivers) In‑depth understanding of optical transceiver modules Good knowledge of fiber optic and/or wireless communication systems and applications Good knowledge of module packaging in optical communications Good knowledge of digital electronics circuitry (microprocessors, FPGAs, SPI) Good knowledge of digital signal processing Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence Self‑motivated with innovative thinking Working Conditions

Authorized to work in the United States Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the 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 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. Culture Commitment

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work 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 us at 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. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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