Lead Electrical Engineer

Coherent • Fremont, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer will carry out electronics design under the guidance of senior members of the design team. This role involves keeping up-to-date with roadmaps for active and passive components, understanding state-of-the-art PCB materials and manufacturing capabilities for high-speed transceiver applications, and utilizing PADS PCB software for schematics and layouts. The engineer will be responsible for bringing up and troubleshooting circuit boards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining design documentation, participating in design reviews, and assisting in the development of testing procedures. This position requires staying current with the latest advancements in electronics design.

Requirements

• MS or Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering or related technical fields.
• Solid foundation in analog and digital circuit design.
• Understanding of PCB design rules and familiarity with PADS software or similar design tools.
• Knowledge of active and passive electrical components.
• Ability to work with little supervision and manage assigned tasks effectively.
• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electronics design under the guidance of senior members of the design team.
• Keep following roadmaps for active and passive components like drivers, TIAs, ICs, capacitors and resistors from internal and external vendors.
• Follow state of art PCB materials and manufacturing capabilities with respect to higher performance and optimal cost for high-speed transceiver applications.
• Use PADS PCB software to generate schematics and PCB layouts.
• Bring up and troubleshoot circuit boards to ensure proper functionality.
• Collaborate with mechanical, optical, and testing team members on assembly automation projects.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of designs, processes, and test results.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve overall design quality.
• Assist in the development and implementation of testing procedures for electronic components.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electronics design.
• Identify, select, and implement new development, component, manufacturing and/or testing technologies to develop innovative solutions for high-speed optical packages.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior