Principal Software Engineer

Coherent Corp.•Santa Clara, CA

10d•$114,375 - $195,875•Onsite

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

15+ yrs. of software engineering experience in automated process and test systems development is must.
Skilled in the use of software development language such as C#, C, C++.
Expert in the design and developing software for automated assembly and test systems for optical data communication related product manufacturing, such as transceivers, OCS, and CPO.
Proficient in motion control and machine vision technology applications.
Ability to develop regular automation projects independently.
Ability to work closely with colleagues from various fields.
Excels in a high teamwork sprit across teams, departments, and sites.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of optical communication technology is preferred.
Familiar with deep learning technology application is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with internal customers to define the automated process and system specifications.
Understand and document customers’ requirements and reach agreements with customers.
Work with hardware engineering colleagues to design/select suitable key parts as part of system conception design.
Create software architecture as part of system conception design.
Assess software-related risks with necessary mitigations.
Develop software and coding based on software architecture.
Test new developed modules if feasible.
Simulate environment to verify key algorithms.
Finish the whole software coding within the pre-defined schedule.
Set up PC and install necessary software and hardware drivers.
Make each control module functional individually.
Debug software to make each functional unit work properly.
Integrate system to make the whole auto sequence as defined.
Work with hardware engineering colleagues to continuously trial run the system and improve and verify the system reliability.
Install the system on the production floor and work with the customer to qualify the system.
Support the production and trouble-shooting system issues if needed.