R&D Engineer VCSEL Development

Coherent Corp.•Sherman, TX

4d•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

Minimum 5 yr. experience in opto-electronic device development and characterization - epitaxy, fabrication and testing
PhD degree or equivalent degree in Semiconductors, Laser Physics or Engineering field
Innovative, use statistical thinking in decision-making and problem solving
Self-motivated, influential and persistent
Strong interpersonal/teaming skills, able to communicate effectively with employees from all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Preferred Laser design and device modelling, Epi, Wafer Fabrication and lab-based testing background.

Responsibilities

Create and develop VCSEL devices that can be used in advanced sensing technologies and applications.
Ensure that the simulation models accurately represent the device’s behavior and convert these models into practical, working designs.
Plan, execute, and oversee experiments to test and confirm the effectiveness and performance of the VCSEL designs.
Work closely with customers to understand their needs and performance criteria and deliver designs that not only meet but surpass their expectations.
Create and apply methods and systems to precisely measure and evaluate the performance of the VCSEL devices.