Member of Technical Staff - Hardware Designer

Coherent Corp.•Horsham, PA

5d•$166,760 - $230,780•Hybrid

About The Position

The Member of Technical Staff - Hardware Designer independently handles hardware design and development for transceiver modules, including evaluation of optical and RF components, RF and analog/digital design and simulation, PCB layout, and design verification testing and troubleshooting. The role develops hardware to meet schedules and target dates, documents module digital-control requirements for firmware designers, and coordinates development with firmware, manufacturing, test, and other groups. The position requires familiarity with industry standards and customer requirements, evaluation of future needs, and definition and development of hardware architectures to address those needs. The designer also trains and supports Coherent personnel in their area of expertise and provides technical support to critical customers as needed. The position works in a collaborative environment developing products with cutting-edge technology. On-site, in-office support is required, although a hybrid combination of office and home working may be possible depending on organizational needs. Limited travel may be required, primarily to other Coherent sites. The role requires limited physical activity, including testing developed hardware in an engineering lab with other team members; no heavy lifting or strenuous activity is required. Employees must follow site and corporate EHS procedures and standards. Depending on location, the role may also support applicable quality and environmental management standards, including ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent field.
15 or more years of experience in the applicable engineering field.
Leadership capabilities to drive design groups.
Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in analog and digital design and simulation.
Proficiency in schematic capture and dense PCB layout containing high-speed signals.
Experience in the optics industry.
Experience with modulator bias loop design and implementation.
Experience with Python.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CST 3D RF simulation software.

Responsibilities

Independently perform hardware design and development tasks, including evaluation of optical and RF components, RF and analog/digital design and simulation, PCB layout, design verification testing, and troubleshooting.
Develop hardware for transceiver modules according to schedules and target dates.
Document module digital-control requirements for firmware designers.
Coordinate hardware development with firmware, manufacturing, test, and other groups.
Stay familiar with industry standards and customer requirements.
Evaluate future requirements and define and develop the hardware architecture needed to meet them.
Train and support Coherent personnel in the area of expertise.
Provide technical support to critical customers as needed.
Test developed hardware in an engineering lab in conjunction with other team members.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management standards and systems.