Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and develop for measurement systems used in testing optical transceivers and sub-components for new product lines.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of
hardware and software engineers
to create robust test solutions for deployment in manufacturing environments. - Partner with
Product Development
and Product Engineering
teams to support product development and ensure smooth transition into production. - Develop comprehensive
documentation
for new test procedures, systems, and software tools. - Provide
technical support
for new product introductions and test applications across internal and contract manufacturing sites. - Maintain and enhance
existing test software
used in production to ensure reliability and performance. - Ensure all test solutions comply with
quality standards
and are optimized for scalability and efficiency.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors in engineering (preferably Computer Science) with a minimum 7 years of work experience.
- Strong programming skills in
C# and .NET Framework/Core
- Experience with
test automation
and instrument control
, including: - Oscilloscopes, Wavemeters, Logic Analyzers, Optical Power Meters, BERTs, Signal Generators
- Familiarity with communication protocols and interfaces such as:
-
Serial Port (RS-232/RS-485)
, USB
, GPIB (IEEE-488)
, Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP)
, VISA
- Proficiency in
SQL
and working with relational databases
(e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) - Experience with
scripting languages
such as Python, PowerShell, or batch scripting - Understanding of
software development best practices
, including version control (e.g., Git), debugging, and unit testing - Experience with
multithreading
, asynchronous programming
, and performance optimization
- Knowledge of
manufacturing test environments
and test data analysis
- Strong
problem-solving skills
and ability to work independently or in a team
Skills
- Experience in the
optical communications
or telecommunications
industry - Familiarity with
test frameworks
and automated test systems
(e.g., NI Test Stand, LabVIEW, or custom frameworks) - Knowledge of
optical transceiver standards
(e.g., SFP, QSFP, OSFP) and related testing requirements - Exposure to
Agile development methodologies
and DevOps practices
- Experience working in
high-volume manufacturing environments
- Ability to interpret
electrical and optical schematics
and test specifications
- Must be hard-working with good communication skills.
- Must be able to work both independently with minimal guidance, as well as part of a team.
- Be flexible and ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment
Working Conditions
- Should be onsite for all 5 days
- Should be flexible to work outside of business hours to support remote teams in US and Europe time zones
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I
ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
C
ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A
ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
R
espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
E
nthusiasm - 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.