Lead Test Engineer

Coherent Corp. • Fremont, CA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on laboratory experience in photonics, semiconductor, or optoelectronic device testing.
• Deep familiarity with lab instrumentation such as Lasers, Power Meters, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and Probe Cards.
• Proven expertise in automated test development, including scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or similar) for optical and electrical measurements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliver on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing of new PICs, providing test summaries while maintaining data traceability.
• Lead the configuration, setup, and qualification of test systems for silicon photonic ICs, including optical and electrical characterization platforms.
• Perform hands-on debugging and root cause analysis for test anomalies, and data inconsistencies.
• Continuously evaluate and implement automation solutions to increase test efficiency and reduce operator intervention.
• Drive improvement projects aimed at enhancing test robustness, and repeatability.

What This Job Offers

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