Sr. Principal Hardware Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

New product development – 70%

• Electrical design throughout feasibility study, solution simulation and verification, schematic creating, BOM management, PCBA bring-up, function verification test including signal integrity check for key signals and generate test report.
• Working with manufacturing team to develop manufacturing electrical functional tests.
• Customer technical support.
• Work with NPI and Test Eng teams to transfer design to manufacture.

Legacy Sustaining – 20%

• RMA investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Handle part EOL or part shortage in mass production, suggest alternative part, do verification and ECO to introduction the parts.

Technical Development – 10%

• Improving product density is a key mandate. To that end:
• Coach junior hardware engineers 
• Identify technologies to reduce product power consumption 
• Identify technologies to reduce required pcba area

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. degree or above in electronics engineering, telecommunication
• 8+ years of board-level or system-level hardware design experience in the telecommunications or embedded systems. 
• Proven expertise in high-speed digital circuit design, with hands-on experience developing telecom line cards.
• Strong skills in analog circuit simulation and practical implementation.
• Experience in designing high sensitivity optical signal detection circuits.
• Solid background in FPGA-based control system circuit design, including interface and logic integration.
• Experience with EDFA (Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier), OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), or OCM (Optical Channel Monitor) products is a strong plus.

Skills

• Familiar with hardware circuit design tools such as Orcad and Cadence Allegro
• Deep understanding of hardware design and engineering process (PCB and PCBA) and quality control is required
• Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-cultural and global team environments.
• Excellent teamwork, self-motivated and responsible.

Working Conditions

• 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

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

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.

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!

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