Lead Product Engineer

 KEY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The Product Engineer for Optical Transceiver Modules will work on products in one or more transceiver form factors used in data and telecommunication applications.
• The Product Engineer will interface closely with design engineers during product development to understand the design and help to produce alpha/beta customer samples from the pilot line.  Concurrently, the Product Engineer will work extensively with software and hardware engineers to develop the test process and test systems used to test the optical modules once released into production. 
• The Product Engineer will define test parameters based on product and design specifications.
• Once product design is frozen, the Product Engineer will be in charge of transferring the product manufacturing and testing to overseas manufacturing facility.
• The Product Engineer will also interface with sales and product marketing teams to ensure accurate product customization.
• The PE has the cradle-to-grave ownership of the assigned products including, but not limited to, the test procedures and scripts, process flow, product cost model, and debug tree etc.
• The Product Engineer must take initiatives, be well organized, and be highly motivated to solve issues in a timely manner.

 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS (include Education, Skills & Experience): 

• BS (5 yrs experience) or MS (2+ yrs experience) in EE/Engr. Physics or equivalent field
• Hands on working knowledge of optoelectronic components and modules. Understand the properties of various types of lasers and photodiodes. Ability to understand and optimize specifications from device level to OSA and module level.
• Familiarity with the development of test software and testing automation. The ideal candidate should have the experience in automation development of the optoelectronic device setup and the testing verification of optical/electrical parameters.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering data sheets and specifications. Ability to do a gap analysis between customer and internal specifications. Ability to analyze the impact of changes to production specifications whether they are electrical, optical, or mechanical.
• Ability to analyze yield data and identify root cause of failures whether they are a result of design, process, materials, or test repeatability. Familiarity with optical and electrical test methods. 

• Experience in developing and transferring products into high volume offshore manufacturing. Interact often with offshore manufacturing facilities both as part of transfer activities and helping to drive ongoing cost/yield improvements. Experience with optical transceivers, parallel optics, VCSEL array, RF, and analog/digital circuit is a plus.

  
  
  

Working Conditions

Good office working conditions.  Sometime, may need to work in a Class 10,000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves.

Light to moderate international travel required as needed to support product transfers to factories in Malaysia and China.

Physical Requirements

Able to move light equipment and tooling (<25lbs) as needed when setting up manufacturing stations.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About UsCoherent 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!
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