Photonics Quality and Reliability Member of Technical Staff

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with a team of diligent engineers across multiple sites, providing technical instruction, analytical support, quality improvement guidance, and risk management for Coherent’s internally-developed PIC products.  Scope will also include externally procured devices integrated into optical transceiver modules and Co-Packaged optics.
• Develop, implement, and uphold quality and reliability standards and procedures for Silicon Photonics PIC products, ensuring compliance to rigorous quality and reliability criteria set by Coherent and our customers.
• Spearhead industry-leading process certification, product qualification, and manufacturing quality, guiding products from inception to end-of-life.
• Analyze aging data to establish lifetime and random failure estimates.
• Collaborate closely with internal device and transceiver product development teams, providing critical technical data throughout all phases of product development and steep production ramp.
• Manage supplier quality in collaboration with foundry technical team, ensuring proper controls and monitors are implemented to detect process/product excursions.
• Serve as a vocal advocate for the Design of Quality and Reliability, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Drive closure of device-level failure analysis, specifying and utilizing the appropriate analytical tools (e.g.  SEM, FIB, Auger, EDX, etc.) and provide sound technical justifications explaining failure mechanisms consistent with materials science, parametric data, and physical observations.
• Continually assess risk of PIC and device failures in transceiver operations, manage material containment and excursions, and lead investigations and failure analyses.

Education & Experience

• MS/PhD in Material Science, Physics, Photonics, or equivalent field.
• 10+ years of experience in product certification, quality, and reliability engineering roles.

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to drive key risk decisions based on data, experience, and customer requirements.
• Proficiency in industry-standard problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Fishbone analysis.
• Hands-on experience in CMOS wafer fabrication processes and process integration.
• Extensive background and expertise in Photonic Device Fabrication and processing.
• Experience with reliability statistics, physics of failure, and failure analysis tools and methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively with other team members across various functions, sites, and organizations.

Working Conditions

• This position is hybrid /and onsite at least 3days per week. 
• Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 
• Travel may be needed to conduct supplier audits and support customer audits.

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, 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.

 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.

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