Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Hands-on efficient evaluation of prototype silicon, including electro-optical measurements.
• Laboratory Automation and control of RF/mmwave wafer prober and measurement equipment.
• Develop product collateral such as datasheets, evaluation boards & evaluation software.
• Provide technical support (pre- and post-sale) to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to new product definitions in collaboration with other disciplines, internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.
• Mentor junior application engineers.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 5 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with wafer probing of RFIC's > 20GHz.
• Experience with measurement automation in python, C or similar.
• Experience with creation of IC product collateral (datasheets, evaluation boards, etc.).
• Familiar with RF board level design & layout practices.
• Experience with technical customer support.
• Good understanding of fiber optic communication systems & O/E components is required.

Skills

• Ability to perform hands-on RFIC (20GHz+) measurements of CMOS and SiGe BICMOS RF/mmW amplifiers.
• Excellent understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, linearity measurements and wafer RF probing.
• Lab equipment such as VNAs, PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs and other test equipment used in the validation of high-speed ICs.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• General understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM)
• Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable.
• Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA programming is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
• Self-motivated with innovative thinking.

Working Conditions

• 40-hour work week, on-site engineering lab.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.

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 or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

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

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - 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 .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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: Coherent's Integrated Circuit team designs & develops ASICs for high-speed fiber optic communications and other applications. This group has delivered over one billion ICs over the past 25 years solving the tough bandwidth challenges continuously faced by the Data Center, Metro and Long-Haul optical transceiver markets. The team is looking for an enthusiastic, self-driven Lead IC Applications Engineer to evaluate leading-edge prototype RF/mmwave silicon, provide technical support to internal and external customers, lead the creation of customer facing collateral such as datasheets, evaluation kits, white papers and perform electro-optical characterizations.