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Coherent Corp is hiring a High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer — a full-time, based in Zurich, Switzerland role. Apply directly on Coherent Corp's careers page below.
High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Employment Type: Full Time
Shape the Future of High-Speed Optical Communications
Are you passionate about advancing the next generation of high-speed photonic technologies? We are looking for a High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer to join our innovative R&D team and play a key role in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and photonic devices for tomorrow's data communication networks.
In this role, you will contribute your expertise in photonics, RF design, and high-speed data transmission to create technologies that deliver industry-leading performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Working in a collaborative international environment, you will be involved in every stage of technology development, from concept and design through characterization, validation, and manufacturing transfer.
What You'll Do
- Drive innovation and contribute to the development of future high-speed communication solutions.
- Design, simulate, characterize, and optimize advanced photonic devices and semiconductor lasers.
- Lead or contribute to R&D projects from early technology development through production transfer.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges related to products and manufacturing processes.
What We're Looking For
- PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or
- Master's degree combined with at least 3 years of relevant industrial or research experience.
- Strong expertise in RF design and simulations, high-speed data transmission, and photonic technologies.
- Hands-on experience characterizing high-speed photonic devices and semiconductor lasers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the German language.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary R&D environments.
- Experience taking new technologies from concept to manufacturing.
Who You Are
- Passionate about innovation and technology development.
- Results-oriented and driven to solve complex technical challenges.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic research environment.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and learning from others.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- The opportunity to work on technologies that will shape tomorrow's communication networks.
- A dynamic and international working environment.
- Challenging and meaningful technical projects at the forefront of photonics innovation.
- A supportive and collaborative company culture.
- Competitive compensation and attractive benefits.
- Professional growth and development opportunities within a global technology leader.
Our success is built on our ICARE values:
🤝 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
If you're excited about developing breakthrough photonic technologies and making a real impact on the future of high-speed communications, we'd love to hear from you
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!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.
In this newly created role, you will contribute as a High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer, strengthening our team with your expertise in next-generation data-communication technologies. You will design and optimize high-speed photonic devices and take responsibility for identifying solutions that deliver best-in-class performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
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