Member of Technical Staff - Hardware Designer

Coherent•Horsham, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Member of Technical Staff - Hardware Designer independently performs hardware design and development for transceiver modules, delivering work according to schedules and target dates. The role covers optical and RF component evaluation, RF and analog/digital design and simulation, PCB layout, verification, testing, and troubleshooting. It also documents module digital-control requirements for firmware designers and coordinates development with firmware, manufacturing, test, and other groups. The position evaluates future requirements and develops hardware architectures to meet them, while following industry standards and customer requirements. It provides training and technical support to Coherent personnel and, as needed, technical support to critical customers. The work is performed in a collaborative environment developing products with cutting-edge technology. On-site office support is required, though a hybrid arrangement may be possible depending on organizational needs. Limited travel, primarily to other Coherent sites, may be required. The role requires limited physical activity and the ability to test developed hardware in an engineering lab alongside team members. No heavy lifting or strenuous physical activity is required. Employees must follow site and corporate EHS procedures. Depending on location, the position may also be responsible for maintaining applicable quality and environmental management system standards, including ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001. The employee is expected to uphold Coherent's ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm. Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides disability-related accommodation assistance upon request.

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 optical and RF component evaluation, 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.
Follow industry standards and customer requirements.
Evaluate future requirements and define and develop hardware architectures 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 the engineering lab with other team members.
Follow applicable site and corporate EHS procedures.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management system standards.