Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer

Location: Horseheads, NY, United States

Introduction: Seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer in our Horseheads, NY facility to augment our engineering team's efforts in designing, developing, and integrating innovative optical systems.  Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• The candidate is responsible to plan, design, supervise, coordinate, direct and execute electronics hardware development involving precision analog and high speed digital design activities in support of the High Power Fiber Laser Group.
• We expect the candidate to bring strong design background in mixed-signal circuit design. The chosen individual will design board level opto-electronic circuits addressing high speed OE conversion as well as low noise signal detection and analog control loops. 
• Basic RF design understanding is very beneficial. Otherwise, must be willing and able to learn the basics from our team.
• Coherent is looking for highly motivated individual who is a self-starter with dedication to teamwork.

Education & Experience:

• MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics. Candidates having suitable professional experience with a BS degree will be considered.
• Candidates should have a Master’s or alternatively a Bachelor’s with 7+ years of relevant experience in mixed signal circuit design, bring-up and debugging. 
• Proficient in suitable software tools such as SPICE, ADS, and Matlab, Signal integrity understanding or modelling experience is a plus. 
• Conversant with schematic entry and layout support.

Skills & Abilities:

• Skilled in the design of optical receivers and transmitters for medium to high speed applications 
• Experience in low noise optical receiver design and analog to digital conversion (with FPGA and/or microcontroller interface) 
• Skilled in the use of circuit modelling such as SPICE, ADS, and MATLAB. Familiarity with Simulink is a plus. 
• Ability to work highly independently with relatively little guidance from supervisor on specific tasks
• Excels in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment. 
• Able to support a flexible work schedule due to collaboration with multiple worldwide facilities

Competencies:

• Hands-on design experience in all aspects of product development with expertise in electronics.
• Strong adaptability, customer focus, and innovation capabilities.
• Effective planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, professional and technical knowledge development.

Ability to generate positive teamwork and relationships, while being results-oriented and maintaining high work standards and quality.

 

 

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!

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.


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