Principal Optical Product Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the optical aspects for the design of optical transceivers.

Involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical electrical mechanical software and system integration engineering functions for high-speed optical transceivers.
Involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical electrical mechanical software and system integration engineering functions for high-speed optical transceivers.
Ensure meeting project schedule and timelines and milestones and the completion of complex cross-disciplinary activities within project team.
Conduct and well manage design documents ECO design change implementation in new product release process.
Communicates project status and progresses to management as appropriate including recommendations on resources process development and product improvement and management.
Individual contributor on the project team in addition to project management responsibilities.
Keep abreast of customer needs and new competitive products assessing the related impact on company projects/products development plans.
Identify select and implement new development component manufacturing and/or testing technologies.
Maintain technical relationships with key suppliers as needed. Provide professional technical support to internal departments sales and marketing teams worldwide and customers as needed.

Education & Experience

Ph. D in Optics Optical Engineering Opto-mechanical instrumentation.

7 years experience in design simulation testing and inspection of fiber optics optical imaging systems laser illumination or other optical systems.
A minimum of 3 years experience in optical design and simulations for fiber optics Si-Photonics laser life science LiDAR machine vision and other related industries.
Experienced in working with customers and engineering team to effectively and successfully bring optical products through product life cycle from prototyping to volume production.

Skills

Strong foundation in optics physics fiber optics optical networks system.
Proficient in using optical design tools e.g. OptiStudio Code-V etc. to do Optical system design simulations optimization tolerance analysis.
Hands-on experiences in optical design for industries within semiconductors fiber optics machine vision and laser. Experience of Co-package optical design/architecture and Si-Photonics is preferable.
Knowledgeable and experienced with precision mechanical components and manufacturing materials for fiber optical modules and assemblies.
Able to utilize various equipment and to develop test plans for optical devices and optical components assemblies and systems for engineering and production.
Demonstrate ability to DfX DfM and to solve complex issues in optical design and opto-mechanical product development.
Understand phase noise testing of lasers and lasers systems and drive performance improvement.
Expert level knowledge in free space optics elements like lenses isolators beam splitters and fiber array units.
Preferred experience of working in a fast paced optical or Si-photonics manufacturing environment especially dealing with multiple projects of optical and opto-mechanical assemblies.
Be flexible and work efficiently in a multi-site cross-organizational cross-cultural global team environment
Leadership and the ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisors on specific tasks
The ability to work and deliver on aggressive schedules.
Able to develop long-term plans programs and goals to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback.
Able to learn share work with and interpret software and test equipment based on requirements.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evaluation methods through product development.
Good independent planning skills to successfully complete multiple and cross-functional projects.
Creative analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
Capability to teamwork and collaborate among different functions.
Capable in technical communication and being able to express effectively to manufacturing personnel.
Ability to work in cross-organization cross-culture and global team environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Working Conditions

• on-site

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.