Lead IC Applications Engineer

Coherent

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead IC Applications Engineer evaluates prototype silicon through hands-on electro-optical measurements and automates RF/mmwave wafer-probing and measurement equipment. The role develops product collateral, including datasheets, evaluation boards, and evaluation software; provides pre- and post-sale technical support to internal and external customers; contributes to new product definitions; and collaborates with cross-functional teams on advanced developments.

The position is based in an on-site engineering lab, with a hybrid schedule available depending on work activities. Some work takes place in an IC characterization lab. The role operates in a fast-paced environment and involves carrying out multiple projects at a time. Employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Depending on location, the position may also be responsible for executing and maintaining applicable quality and environmental management standards, including ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001. The role requires adherence to the company's ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and 7 years of experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of experience.
• Experience with wafer probing of RFICs above 20 GHz.
• Experience with measurement automation using Python, C, or a similar language.
• Experience creating IC product collateral, such as datasheets and evaluation boards.
• Familiarity with RF board-level design and layout practices.
• Experience providing technical customer support.
• Ability to perform hands-on measurements of 20 GHz+ CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS RF/mmW amplifiers.
• Excellent understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, linearity measurements, and wafer RF probing.
• Experience using lab equipment such as VNAs, PNAs, spectrum analyzers, AWGs, DCAs, and other test equipment for high-speed IC validation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
• Self-motivated, with innovative thinking.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while carrying out multiple projects.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate measurement probes, type, write, and handle documents.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects or materials up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and move around the office to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of wired and optical communication systems and signal processing, including FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, and 16QAM.
• Basic understanding of optical devices such as lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, and silicon photonics.
• Optical coherent system knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on evaluation of prototype silicon, including electro-optical measurements.
• Automate and control RF/mmwave wafer probers and measurement equipment.
• Develop product collateral, including datasheets, evaluation boards, and evaluation software.
• Provide pre-sale and post-sale technical support to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to new product definitions in collaboration with other disciplines and internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.
• Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management standards.

What This Job Offers

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