Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to support the development of high-power lasers, high-power optical amplifiers, high-speed photodiodes, and high-speed lasers, with a focus on device assembly and characterization. You build optical subassembly components and perform device characterization under the supervision of product development engineers and device characterization engineers.

Education & Experience

Must have least 5 years of relevant experience.

You have experience in die attaching and wire bonding of semiconductor lasers, optical amplifiers, and photodiodes using manual and automated tools.

You have experience in optoelectronics device characterization, including optical power, optical spectrum, beam divergence, relative intensity noise, linewidth, small signal response (S11, S12, S21, S22), large signal response (eye diagram), bit error rate, thermal impedance, back reflection sensitivity, internal loss, dark current, responsivity, optical return loss (reflectometry), optical gain, noise figure, carrier leakage, MQW carrier overflow, mechanical stress distribution, facet temperature, temperature distribution along cavity, carrier diffusion into passive section, etc.

Skills

Ability to generate an assembly drawing, bill of materials, and work instructions. Ability to build optical subassembly components, perform post-assembly inspection, and conduct assembly-quality checks/control. Ability to conduct device characterization with minimal supervision. Strong collaborative and communications skills required for interaction within the R&D team and with other groups within the organization. Strong sense to follow through on assigned projects. Have strong desire to contribute to excellence in Engineering Innovation. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word. Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.  This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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.