Sr. Principal Optical Product Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA, United States

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the optical aspects for the design of optical transceivers.

• Involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical, electrical, mechanical, software and system integration engineering functions for high-speed optical transceivers.
• Involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical, electrical, mechanical, software and system integration engineering functions for high-speed optical transceivers.
• Ensure meeting project schedule and timelines and milestones, and the completion of complex cross-disciplinary activities within project team.
• Conduct and well manage design documents, ECO, design change implementation in new product release process.
• Communicates project status and progresses to management as appropriate, including recommendations on resources, process development, and product improvement and management.
• Individual contributor on the project team in addition to project management responsibilities.
• Keep abreast of customer needs and new competitive products, assessing the related impact on company projects/products development plans.
• Identify, select, and implement new development, component, manufacturing and/or testing technologies.
• Maintain technical relationships with key suppliers, as needed. Provide professional technical support to internal departments, sales and marketing teams worldwide, and customers as needed.

Education & Experience

• Ph. D in Optics, Optical Engineering, Opto-mechanical instrumentation.

• 7+ years’ experience in design, simulation, testing, and inspection of fiber optics, optical imaging systems, laser, illumination or other optical systems.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in optical design and simulations for fiber optics, Si-Photonics, laser, life science, LiDAR, machine vision and other related industries.
• Experienced in working with customers and engineering team to effectively and successfully bring optical products through product life cycle from prototyping to volume production.

Skills

• Strong foundation in optics, physics, fiber optics, optical networks system.
• Proficient in using optical design tools – e.g. OptiStudio, Code-V etc. to do Optical system design, simulations, optimization, tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on experiences in optical design for industries within semiconductors, fiber optics, machine vision, and laser. Experience of Co-package optical design/architecture and Si-Photonics is preferable.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with precision mechanical components and manufacturing, materials for fiber optical modules and assemblies.
• Able to utilize various equipment and to develop test plans for optical devices and optical components, assemblies and systems for engineering and production.
• Demonstrate ability to DfX, DfM and to solve complex issues in optical design and opto-mechanical product development.
• Understand phase noise testing of lasers and lasers systems and drive performance improvement.
• Expert level knowledge in free space optics elements like lenses, isolators, beam splitters and fiber array units.
• Preferred experience of working in a fast paced optical or Si-photonics manufacturing environment, especially dealing with multiple projects of optical and opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Be flexible and work efficiently in a multi-site, cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment
• Leadership and the ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisors on specific tasks
• The ability to work and deliver on aggressive schedules.
• Able to develop long-term plans, programs and goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback.
• Able to learn, share, work with, and interpret software and test equipment based on requirements.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evaluation methods through product development.
• Good independent planning skills to successfully complete multiple and cross-functional projects.
• Creative, analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Capability to teamwork and collaborate among different functions.
• Capable in technical communication and being able to express effectively to manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to work in cross-organization, cross-culture, and global team environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
 

Working Conditions

• on-site

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.

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!

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Leading role in optical design for high-speed transceivers and sub-assemblies. Design, simulate and test the optical chain. Interact with internal and external vendors. Formulate requirement documents, review data sheets and perform gap analysis. Generate optical power budgets and tolerance analysis.