Lead Test Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the testing of new PICs, providing test summaries while maintaining data traceability.
• Lead the configuration, setup, and qualification of test systems for silicon photonic ICs, including optical and electrical characterization platforms.
• Perform hands-on debugging and root cause analysis for test anomalies, and data inconsistencies.
• Continuously evaluate and implement automation solutions to increase test efficiency and reduce operator intervention.
• Drive improvement projects aimed at enhancing test robustness, and repeatability.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on laboratory experience in photonics, semiconductor, or optoelectronic device testing.
• Deep familiarity with lab instrumentation such as Lasers, Power Meters, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and Probe Cards.
• Proven expertise in automated test development, including scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or similar) for optical and electrical measurements.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliver on schedule.

Working Conditions

• This position is hybrid.
• 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.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Able 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 attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.
• This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.
• Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.
• Risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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): 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

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!