IC Applications Engineer

Coherent’s Integrated Circuit team designs & develops ASICs for high-speed fiber optic communications and other applications. This group has delivered over one billion ICs over the past 25 years solving the tough bandwidth challenges continuously faced by the Data Center, Metro and Long-Haul optical transceiver markets. The team is looking for an enthusiastic, self-driven Lab Engineer to evaluate leading‑edge prototype RF/opto‑electronic evaluation kits, lab maintenance, soldering, and silicon/eval‑kit shipping and receiving.

• PCBA soldering, testing and bring‑up
• Laboratory equipment tracking, maintenance and assembly
• Produce work that meets workmanship standards and strict quality criteria
• Evaluation of leading‑edge prototype RF/opto‑electronic evaluation kits
• Setup and maintain hardware/software for performing visual inspection, semiconductor wafer/die handling and packaging & labeling
• Excellent understanding of ESD and cleanroom practices to ensure compliance

• Associate or Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or High School with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Hands‑on experience with PCBA soldering
• Experience with measurement automation in Python is a plus
• Experience with optical fiber preferred

• Excellent PCBA soldering, testing and bring‑up skills
• Experience in maintaining RF/mmwave Laboratory equipment
• Maintain good inventory and calibration records
• Help with testing of leading‑edge prototype RF/opto‑electronic evaluation kits
• Basic understanding of lab equipment such as PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs, SMUs and other test equipment used in the validation of high‑speed ICs
• Design or source packaging and labeling material suitable for IC products
• Generate high‑quality work instructions in MS Word for packaging and labeling
• Basic know‑how of Python, Git/Git Hub is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong ability to independently own and drive projects
• Self‑motivated with innovative thinking

• 40‑hour work week, on‑site engineering lab.
• Must be able to function in a fast‑paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.

• 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.
• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of 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.

• I – Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• C – Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• A – Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• R – Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• E – 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.

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