Lead Test Development Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop new test infrastructure including device-level and package-level test, characterization and burn-in systems for high-power CW lasers, high speed PD, and/or co-packaged optics, ensuring optimal performance and yield.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams and Fremont product engineering and logistic team to address needs and optimize performance with contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Fremont Product Engineers, Design, Planning, Logistic team to ensure good quality product on time delivery on schedule.
• Utilize statistical methods to analyze reliability and test data, identifying trends and potential issues to improve product yield and quality; Perform statistical process control and gauge R&R for tester qualification and maintenance.
• Lead and potentially manage multidisciplinary teams, promoting a culture of innovation and collaborative success.

Education & Experience

• A Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Materials Science, or related field.
• At minimum 7 years’ of industrial experience in engineering development, preferably with a focus on semiconductor lasers or related optoelectronic devices such as photodiodes, semiconductor lasers and other devices with InP based materials.
• Direct hands-on experience in semiconductor chip or module testing and instrumentation is highly desired.

Skills

• Solid background and experience in semiconductor laser testing and instrumentation.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical evaluation related to test engineering.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex projects and diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing and preempting issues.
• Willingness to travel frequently to manufacturing sites.
• Excellent communication skills, essential for effective teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

About Us

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!