IC Applications Engineer

Coherent•Santa Clara, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent's Integrated Circuit team designs & develops ASICs for high-speed fiber optic communications and other applications. This group has delivered over one billion ICs over the past 25 years solving the tough bandwidth challenges continuously faced by the Data Center, Metro and Long-Haul optical transceiver markets. The team is looking for an enthusiastic, self-driven Lab Engineer to evaluate leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits, lab maintenance, soldering, and silicon/eval-kit shipping and receiving. Primary Duties & Responsibilities PCBA soldering, testing and bring-up Laboratory equipment tracking, maintenance and assembly Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria Evaluation of leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits Setup and maintain hardware/software for performing visual inspection, semiconductor wafer/die handling and packaging & labeling Excellent understanding of ESD and cleanroom practices to ensure compliance Education & Experience Associate or Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or High School with 10+ year of relevant experience Hands-on experience with PCBA soldering Experience with measurement automation in Python is a plus Experience with optical fiber preferred Skills Excellent PCBA soldering, testing and bring-up skills Experience in maintaining RF/mmwave Laboratory equipment Maintain good inventory and calibration records Help with testing of leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits Basic understanding of lab equipment such as PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs, SMUs and other test equipment is used in the validation of high-speed ICs Design or source packaging and labeling material suitable for IC products Generate high-quality work instructions in MS Word for packaging and labeling Basic knowhow of Python, Git/GitHub is desirable Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent teamwork skills and strong ability to independently own and drive projects Self-motivated with innovative thinking Working Conditions 40-hour work week, on-site engineering lab. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time. Physical Requirements 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. Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings 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.: I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm - 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

Requirements

Associate or Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or High School with 10+ year of relevant experience
Hands-on experience with PCBA soldering
Excellent PCBA soldering, testing and bring-up skills
Experience in maintaining RF/mmwave Laboratory equipment
Maintain good inventory and calibration records
Help with testing of leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits
Basic understanding of lab equipment such as PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs, SMUs and other test equipment is used in the validation of high-speed ICs
Design or source packaging and labeling material suitable for IC products
Generate high-quality work instructions in MS Word for packaging and labeling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills and strong ability to independently own and drive projects
Self-motivated with innovative thinking
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.
Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

Nice To Haves

Experience with measurement automation in Python is a plus
Experience with optical fiber preferred
Basic knowhow of Python, Git/GitHub is desirable

Responsibilities

PCBA soldering, testing and bring-up
Laboratory equipment tracking, maintenance and assembly
Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
Evaluation of leading-edge prototype RF/opto-electronic evaluation kits
Setup and maintain hardware/software for performing visual inspection, semiconductor wafer/die handling and packaging & labeling
Excellent understanding of ESD and cleanroom practices to ensure compliance

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