Sr. Principal Module Design Engineer

Coherent Corp.•Fremont, CA

1d•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! This position is on-site full time. May require occasional off-site meetings or travel. Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary. Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job. May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience in optical transceiver electrical design.
Or Master’s degree with 5 years; or a PhD with 3 years experience.
Strong analog circuit design skills required
Strong understanding of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed signal fundamentals required
Strong laboratory measurement skills required
Experience with board level design cycle
Experience with electronics CAD tools and electronic system modelling

Nice To Haves

Expertise in RF design using modeling tools such as CST or HFSS a plus
Understanding of microprocessors and real time control firmware a plus
Familiarity with fiber optic transceivers and CPO/NPO modules a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop fiber optic transceivers, CPO and NPO Optical Engines.
Drive optical engine product design activities from initial concept to production.
Develop Silicon Photonic (PIC), electronics IC (including TIA, driver, and micro-controller), substrate, optical connector, and packaging co-design to achieve required mechanical and thermal performance.
Execute analysis, modeling, simulation, and measurement of optical and electrical performance.
Work closely with firmware, optical, mechanical, and process engineering to develop products per customer requirements.
Must have in-depth understanding/intuition of electrical engineering solution to RF, power, noise, control, thermal and EMI.
Create drawings, BOMS and ECO to document design. Interact with program manager, buyer/planner, suppliers to ensure designed parts are available in a timely manner for engineering and pilot builds.
Resolve all DFMs from process/production engineering and component suppliers.
Perform module design review for Architectural, EVT, DVT phase review.