Hardware Design Engineer

Coherent Corp. • Horsham, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Work independently on hardware design and development tasks, including but
not limited to:
Evaluation of optical / RF components
RF Design / Analog & Digital Design and Simulation
PCB Layout
Design Verification Testing and Troubleshooting
Develop hardware for transceiver modules as schedules and target dates
require.
Document digital control requirements of the module for use by the firmware
designers.
Coordinate hardware development with firmware, manufacturing, test and other
groups.
Be familiar with industry standards and customer requirements.         
Evaluate future requirements and define/develop the needed hardware
architecture to meet these requirements.
Perform training and support of Coherent personnel in field of expertise.
Interact with critical customers to provide technical support, as needed.

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!

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent field.
• 2-5 years of experience in the applicable engineering field.
• Proficient in schematic capture and layout software tools.
• Experience in analog / digital design and simulation.
• Experience in PCB layout.
• Must be hard-working with good communication skills.
• Must be able to work both independently, as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Optical Components a plus.
• Experience with modulator bias loop design and implementation a plus.
• Experience with CST 3D RF simulation software a plus.
• Experience with Agile software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on hardware design and development tasks, including but not limited to: Evaluation of optical / RF components, RF Design / Analog & Digital Design and Simulation, PCB Layout, Design Verification Testing and Troubleshooting
• Develop hardware for transceiver modules as schedules and target dates require.
• Document digital control requirements of the module for use by the firmware designers.
• Coordinate hardware development with firmware, manufacturing, test and other groups.
• Be familiar with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate future requirements and define/develop the needed hardware architecture to meet these requirements.
• Perform training and support of Coherent personnel in field of expertise.
• Interact with critical customers to provide technical support, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees