Lead Optical Product Engineer

Coherent • Fremont, CA

83d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves introducing and developing efficient methods for optical system assembly and inspection. The engineer will be directly involved in new product development projects, integrating optical, electrical, mechanical, software, and system integration engineering functions for high-speed optical transceivers. Key responsibilities include ensuring project schedules and milestones are met, managing complex cross-disciplinary activities, and handling design documents, ECOs, and design change implementation within the new product release process. The position requires communicating project status to management, identifying and implementing new technologies, and maintaining technical relationships with suppliers. Additionally, the role provides technical support to internal departments, sales, marketing, and customers worldwide. The individual will act as an individual contributor while also managing project responsibilities, staying updated on customer needs and competitive products, and assessing their impact on development plans.

Requirements

• MS or Ph. D in Optics, Optical Engineering, Opto-mechanical instrumentation.
• 3+ years’ experience in design, simulation, testing, and inspection of fiber optics, optical imaging systems, laser, illumination or other optical systems.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in optical design and simulations for fiber optics, Si-Photonics, laser, life science, LiDAR, machine vision and other related industries.
• Experienced in working with customers and engineering team to effectively and successfully bring optical products through product life cycle from prototyping to volume production.
• Strong foundation in optics, physics, fiber optics, optical networks system.
• Proficient in using optical design tools – e.g. OptiStudio, Code-V etc. to do Optical system design, simulations, optimization, tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on experiences in optical design for industries within semiconductors, fiber optics, machine vision, and laser.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with precision mechanical components and manufacturing, materials for fiber optical modules and assemblies.
• Able to utilize various equipment and to develop test plans for optical devices and optical components, assemblies and systems for engineering and production.
• Demonstrate ability to DfX, DfM and to solve complex issues in optical design and opto-mechanical product development.
• Be flexible and work efficiently in a multi-site, cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment.
• Leadership and the ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisors on specific tasks.
• The ability to work and deliver on aggressive schedules.
• Able to develop long-term plans, programs and goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback.
• Able to learn, share, work with, and interpret software and test equipment based on requirements.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evaluation methods through product development.
• Good independent planning skills to successfully complete multiple and cross-functional projects.
• Creative, analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Capability to teamwork and collaborate among different functions.
• Capable in technical communication and being able to express effectively to manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to work in cross-organization, cross-culture, and global team environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education qualifications would be a plus.
• Candidates with suitable hands-on experience with a BS degree will be considered in exceptional circumstances.
• Experience of Co-package optical design/architecture and Si-Photonics is preferable.
• Preferred experience of working in a fast paced optical or Si-photonics manufacturing environment, especially dealing with multiple projects of optical and opto-mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and help develop efficient and improved methods for optical system assembly and inspection as needed.
• Be involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical, electrical, mechanical, software and system integration engineering functions for high-speed optical transceivers.
• Ensure meeting project schedule and timelines and milestones, and the completion of complex cross-disciplinary activities within project team.
• Conduct and well manage design documents, ECO, design change implementation in new product release process.
• Communicate project status and progresses to management as appropriate, including recommendations on resources, process development, and product improvement and management.
• Act as an individual contributor on the project team in addition to project management responsibilities.
• Keep abreast of customer needs and new competitive products, assessing the related impact on company projects/products development plans.
• Identify, select, and implement new development, component, manufacturing and/or testing technologies.
• Maintain technical relationships with key suppliers, as needed.
• Provide professional technical support to internal departments, sales and marketing teams worldwide, and customers as needed.

Benefits

• 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].

What This Job Offers

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